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AM08 LBN

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,642 mi
Last recorded106,642 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 106,642 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both shockers outer casings are corroding away

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on there tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheels low on air

Fail 13 Oct 2025 106,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both shockers outer casings are corroding away

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on there tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheels low on air

Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,544 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 102,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,290 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,107 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,055 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,991 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,517 miles

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 LBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM08 LBN, 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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What year was AM08 LBN registered?

AM08 LBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AM08 LBN safe to buy?

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