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AO08 MKA

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 76,306 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes to arm pegs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 76,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working working incorrectly - stays illuminated on dip beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip & main beams (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes to arm pegs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR/VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGES! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside mirror assy taped but secure at time of test!

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2024 66,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR/VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGES! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror assy taped but secure at time of test!

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 57,290 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe - split (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,167 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,791 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 47,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,044 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 43,044 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joint clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 41,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,338 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 38,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,126 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish and crack.

Front wipers worn, still clearing screen.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,350 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewall. no cords visable

Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,350 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewall. no cords visable

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,958 miles

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

surface cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 28 Mar 2014 27,957 miles

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

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

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

surface cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,130 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SIDEWALLS CRACKING ON BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,931 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)

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 MKA is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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