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AJ59 LJO

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 102,691 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,689 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 88,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,360 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,897 miles

Both front tyres are low on the inside edges .

Both lower arm rear bushes have movement in them .

Both rear tyres have age cracks in them .

Offside Rear Tyre has a small split in the side wall .

Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,395 miles

Slight bind on both front brakes

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,805 miles

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

Rear brakes imbalance only just met

Fail 3 Oct 2014 28,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 19,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 19,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,445 miles

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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AJ59 LJO is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ59 LJO, 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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AJ59 LJO is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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