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GL09CWN
2009 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration GL09CWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,433 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,763 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,066 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv front plate getting poor ............. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv offside front tyre getting worn........ (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly adv nearside front lower suspension arm rear-most bush getting worn and poor condition......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with components........
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted Nearside front inner wheel rim distorted......... (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split and poor wipe to screen......... (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust corroded and cracked and leaking from pipe into box........... (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside front lamp incorrect image/pattern............ (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with components........
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly adv nearside front lower suspension arm rear-most bush getting worn and poor condition......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres getting worn ............ (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv front plate getting poor ............. (0.1 (b))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,722 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023 18 Jun 202610 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,835 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside headlamp pattern poor
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,304 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
27 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,122 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021 18 Jun 202627 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,542 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,429 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018 18 Jun 202618 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,429 MI
18 Jun 202622 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,665 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake has only just met the minimal requirements
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake has only just met the minimal requirements
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,296 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 18 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,746 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 18 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,414 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 18 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,283 MI
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GL09CWN was registered on 2009-07-29
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