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AO08 UYH

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,836 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall

passengers door handle broken (still functions)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,972 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,972 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,017 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,884 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)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,077 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 UYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

AO08 UYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 UYH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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