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AK58 OWB

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,705 mi
Last recorded59,705 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 59,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 55,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 52,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo pipe has been repaired with tape - no leak detected at time of test . strongly recommend a new servo pipe

Pass 6 May 2021 48,147 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 43,425 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,583 miles

Brake fluid level on min

Dash Lights come on when foot brake is pressed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil Level not showing on dip stick (topped up)

Oil Light showing on dash

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 41,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake fluid level on min

Dash Lights come on when foot brake is pressed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil Level not showing on dip stick (topped up)

Oil Light showing on dash

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,481 miles

Engine management light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on both edges

Offside front and near side rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,311 miles

engine m i l lamp on

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 6 Sep 2014 33,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine m i l lamp on

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,896 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

eml light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine fault warning on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,103 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 20,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre's cracking on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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AK58 OWB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 55,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK58 OWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK58 OWB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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