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AO08 TWX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 103,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint from middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,122 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 95,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 83,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,718 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,919 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 70,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,496 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-Level, disconnected at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,578 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,642 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise osf tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,576 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,311 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 25 Mar 2011 14,311 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 TWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 TWX, 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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What year was AO08 TWX registered?

AO08 TWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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