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AO59 VTJ

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 51,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside have heavier wear on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt HEAVILY DETERIORATED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 51,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low Near and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside have heavier wear on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt HEAVILY DETERIORATED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test toys from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY slight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 36,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 32,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, rear bushes HEAVILY Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 28,527 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 24,222 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 24,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low near and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 19,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 11,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output has left hand dip headlamp fitted but has a beam image deflector also fitted so has no kick up to the right. (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 7,483 miles

plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 6,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VTJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO59 VTJ, 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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What year was AO59 VTJ registered?

AO59 VTJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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