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AP09 GHD

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 83,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,774 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 82,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,530 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 80,530 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,975 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,425 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 58,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,186 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AP09 GHD is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AP09 GHD, 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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AP09 GHD is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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