2010 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · BT59 FFP

The 2026‑05‑30 MOT at 91,695 miles records the vehicle as passed despite a severe off‑side front CV joint constant‑velocity boot deterioration (6.1.7 (g) (i)) and an exhaust lambda reading outside limits (8.2.1.2 (c)), together with a minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a)) and an inoperative registration plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i)). The presence of these defects in the most recent test shows a worsening trend, as the same CV boot issue appeared in the 2025‑05‑06 test at 87,416 miles and again in 2022‑03‑07 at 61,578 miles, indicating that the fault has persisted rather than been resolved. The mileage trajectory over the 16‑year history remains relatively low, averaging about 5,700 miles per year, with the exception of a notable increase from 74,412 miles in June 2023 to 82,226 miles in May 2024 (7,814 miles in one year). No extended periods of zero mileage are evident; the incremental growth is steady, suggesting the car has been used intermittently rather than stored for long intervals. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the front suspension components, including the anti‑roll bar linkages and rear suspension arm rubber bushes, which have shown play or perishing since 2019, and verify the condition of the CV joints and boots for any grease leakage or wear. Inspection of the exhaust system for cracks, corrosion and lambda sensor health is essential, as is a close check of the front brakes for binding calipers, worn discs and pad thickness, given the recurring tyre wear and the need for functional lighting and registration plate illumination.