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SW09LJL
2009 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW09LJL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,443 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,896 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,731 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022 16 Jun 20268 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,450 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested tail box fell off during test (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,855 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 46,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,082 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 42,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,878 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,699 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017 16 Jun 202629 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads approx. 70% worn
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,165 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016 16 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,583 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 16 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 28,583 MI
16 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,184 MI
16 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,184 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,527 MI
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SW09LJL was registered on 2009-07-03
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