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AO08 XSM

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025
Pass 4 Nov 2024
Pass 8 Nov 2023

Exhaust outer layer corroded

Front Both shockers corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust outer layer corroded

Front Both shockers corroded

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

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

both front headlamp lenses deterioated

mileage display led s faulty

rear axle rusty

under cover shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Fail 10 Nov 2022 90,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

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

both front headlamp lenses deterioated

mileage display led s faulty

rear axle rusty

under cover shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Pass 25 Oct 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

rear axle rusty

splash shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Pass 16 Oct 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

splash shields / covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,484 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

splash shields / covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wipers smeary

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,814 miles

all four tyres are perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 67,814 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres are perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,063 miles

Advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perised

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,567 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 18,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,555 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 XSM is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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