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AO08 YDB

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,623 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,889 miles

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,289 miles

coolant level low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 28,855 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 YDB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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