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2009 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · CV59 KWG

CV59 KWG

2009 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 70,865 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Year / Origin
2009 · Swansea
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,865 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2009 Volkswagen Fox presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 July 2025 at 68,811 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the observed history, and the advisory and failure data give no indication of escalating structural or drivetrain concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 68,811 against an age of roughly seventeen years, equating to about 4,048 miles per year. The 2021 test at 54,187 miles and the 2023 pass at 56,766 miles show gentle annual use, with the gap to 61,842 miles by 4 March 2024 and 68,811 by July 2025 reflecting continued low accumulation. A single failure on 10 November 2022 at 56,776 miles carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a worn component, and the sparse clean record gives little basis for concern over consumable neglect. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage Foxes of this era commonly develop corrosion on sills and subframes even when MOT advisories are absent, so underside structural integrity warrants direct checks. The clean history offers no red flag, but age-related rubber perishing and stale fluid intervals remain invisible to the record.
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CV59 KWG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
  • 70,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CV59 KWG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 06:20
MOT Analysis

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 (CV59 KWG) between November 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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CV59 KWG Mileage History

  1. 10/11/202256,776 mi
  2. 03/02/202356,766 mi-10 mi
  3. 04/03/202461,842 mi+5,076 mi
  4. 04/07/202568,811 mi+6,969 mi
  5. 02/07/202670,865 mi+2,054 mi

Average of roughly 3,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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