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AO08 OLG

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,779 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 87,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,704 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,206 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,206 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 41,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres on the side walls cracked and perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 27,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres on the side walls cracked and perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,296 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 15,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,459 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 OLG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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