2009 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · BU09 YSM
2009 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04/03/2009. Recorded mileage 110,051 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1198cc
BU09 YSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 110,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BU09 YSM Mileage History
- 15/06/2022109,163 mi
- 22/06/2022109,172 mi+9 mi
- 16/01/2024110,010 mi+838 mi
- 11/08/2025110,044 mi+34 mi
- 21/08/2025110,051 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU09 YSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Fox (BU09 YSM) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp go off when main beam is on (4.2.3 (c))”; “Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))”; “Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.