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AO08 MYH

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,646 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/55/14 should be 60 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 99,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,228 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 91,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 77,063 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 43,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,183 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 37,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 30,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,733 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 MYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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