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AO08 FMK

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,011 mi
Last recorded22,011 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 22,011 miles

chip in windscreen

slight dulling ob both headlamp glasses

Pass 25 Oct 2024 20,499 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2023 18,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,822 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,519 miles

chip in windscreen

slight dulling of nearside headlamp glass

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,159 miles

chip in windscreen

slight dulling nearside headlamp glass

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 16,579 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,186 miles

chip in windscreen nearside

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 15,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,031 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 13,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking of all 4 tyres.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 9,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,013 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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AO08 FMK is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AO08 FMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 FMK registered?

AO08 FMK is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AO08 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 FMK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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