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AM08 UPB

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,377 mi
Last recorded80,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2025 76,240 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak on centre pipe join (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,186 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inner edge and worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 42,629 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inner edge and worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,983 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 28,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,680 miles

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

front tyres has cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 6,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,773 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 UPB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

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

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