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PX09 WYU

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 WYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 131,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear axle bush

Offside Rear rear axle bush

Fail 6 Aug 2025 131,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear axle bush

Offside Rear rear axle bush

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 123,004 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s/f hazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded over rack and to n/s on limit now needs attention (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 4 Aug 2023 118,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil WET (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSF\GRAB (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SCREENWASH JETS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect WET AND SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect WET AND SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 108,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Too high and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 103,033 miles

Exhaust mounting defective INLINE JOINT CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN\EDGED UNEVEN ##POOR ## (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,139 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 872,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on tread/uneven wear

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,011 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,945 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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PX09 WYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX09 WYU, 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 PX09 WYU registered?

PX09 WYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for PX09 WYU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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