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AM08 NFT

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge with slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has very slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,203 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight wear to nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,841 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight wear to nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod has slight play in the ball joint

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush as marked (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,441 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,961 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,180 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

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 NFT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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