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AO59 EHC

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 106,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 95,498 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,833 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,372 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,502 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,502 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,015 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 50,620 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 31,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,941 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 23,940 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and nearing limit

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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AO59 EHC is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO59 EHC, 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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AO59 EHC is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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