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AO08 XMC

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,912 mi
Last recorded107,912 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,912 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Washers weak

Fail 12 Nov 2019 107,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 98,735 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All four (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has been touching strut bolt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tred on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,841 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge / 185/60/14 82 h

Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge / 185/60/14 82 h

Exhaust system corroded / front flexpipe

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,993 miles

185/60/14 82 h

Front exhaust flex pipe corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,478 miles

Front tyres slightly feathered

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,866 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 XMC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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