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AM08 XXS

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both/all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,753 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure (do not remove )

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure (do not remove )

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2019 72,629 miles

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

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

lower arm console bushes poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2019 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

lower arm console bushes poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,415 miles

BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Jan 2018 64,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,086 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Bulb holder corroded (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,572 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2016 50,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres light perished cracks

offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 34,332 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced age cracking in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

nearside headlamp bulb connection would benefit from further attention

Fail 26 Jan 2013 34,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced age cracking in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

nearside headlamp bulb connection would benefit from further attention

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,111 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 23,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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