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AM08 NFR

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,870 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front wing arches corroded

Rear spare wheel carrier lower area corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 106,151 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

slight free play in steering possible free play in the steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,492 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 94,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,336 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,588 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split pipe (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,883 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,347 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,301 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 NFR is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

AM08 NFR is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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