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AM08 HDF

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 HDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,229 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 76,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,897 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 74,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge & tread at 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 72,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge & tread at 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring seated incorrectly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,433 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring seated incorrectly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 70,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges & tread at 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring seated incorrectly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 70,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges & tread at 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring seated incorrectly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,345 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly, strongly recommend replacement.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly, strongly recommend replacement.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,084 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,583 miles

Rear winter tyres going out of shape

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated slightly

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 60,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated slightly

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear winter tyres going out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2017 57,130 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 57,130 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,840 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,441 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,488 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 23,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AM08 HDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM08 HDF, 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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AM08 HDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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