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AO08 JNZ

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,789 mi
Last recorded148,789 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,789 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 148,789 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 147,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 147,249 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,741 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 141,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,405 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,396 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,926 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,890 miles

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 132,011 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar link, upper ball joint gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 123,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drop link boot split not letting in dirt

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,834 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 96,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 94,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,204 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

LOUD RUMBLING NOISE FROM GEARBOX AREA

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 54,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Front brakes slightly binding

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

LOUD RUMBLING NOISE FROM GEARBOX AREA

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,675 miles

Chips in windscreen

Clutch assembly very noisy

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,864 miles

Nearside front wheel , bead rim slight damage

Rear tyres cracking

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

Wiper blades smear

Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,864 miles

Nearside front wheel , bead rim slight damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking

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

Wiper blades smear

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 33,723 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JNZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AO08 JNZ, 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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AO08 JNZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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