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AJ09 PYG

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 PYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 89,385 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 80,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 68,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 60,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear mount, is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,976 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 40,972 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not tested due to no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,697 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outter side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,208 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,491 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 17,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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AJ09 PYG is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 PYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ09 PYG is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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