2009 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · VE09 CEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 5 February 2026 at 118,963 miles showed a pass exactly one day after a failure for a major exhaust leak and severely reduced offside headlamp intensity. While these specific issues were rectified immediately, the presence of high-level failures suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and lighting defects when they prevent a legal MOT pass. At 118,963 miles over seventeen years, the Volkswagen Fox has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent across the records, with 2,253 miles covered between February 2024 and 2025, and another 1,276 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This rate suggests the car is used regularly, though the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of rubber-based components and structural degradation despite the relatively low mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front seat belt, as the webbing was flagged for damage in February 2025. Given the recent exhaust failure, a physical inspection of the silencer and mounting brackets is necessary to ensure the repair was thorough and not merely a patch over corrosion. Because the record lacks specific advisories for suspension or braking components, a manual check of the chassis for structural rust and an assessment of suspension bushes for wear is vital, as these are common points of failure on this era of Volkswagen that have not yet triggered an MOT failure.