2009 Volkswagen FOX 1.4L Petrol · SY59 BKE
2009 Volkswagen FOX (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 42,317 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SY59 BKE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 42,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 BKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Fox (SY59 BKE) between December 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SY59 BKE Mileage History
- 14/12/20126,621 mi
- 16/12/20137,741 mi+1,120 mi
- 16/12/20149,484 mi+1,743 mi
- 16/12/20149,484 mi
- 10/12/201510,978 mi+1,494 mi
- 29/11/201612,720 mi+1,742 mi
- 18/04/201713,307 mi+587 mi
- 19/04/201713,307 mi
- 12/04/201820,132 mi+6,825 mi
- 17/04/201820,132 mi
- 29/03/201926,356 mi+6,224 mi
- 06/01/202030,383 mi+4,027 mi
- 03/02/202131,375 mi+992 mi
- 31/01/202233,092 mi+1,717 mi
- 27/01/202335,418 mi+2,326 mi
- 31/01/202438,154 mi+2,736 mi
- 31/01/202540,435 mi+2,281 mi
- 31/01/202540,435 mi
- 28/01/202642,317 mi+1,882 mi
Average of roughly 2,720 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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