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AO08 YDC

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018
Pass 12 Dec 2017
Pass 8 Dec 2016

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,225 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,214 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion/pitting around inner edge

Front suspension arms , rear bushes cracked and starting to split

Parking brake effiiency low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs have corrosion/pitting around inner edge

Front suspension arms , rear bushes cracked and starting to split

Parking brake effiiency low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,789 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 YDC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

AO08 YDC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AO08 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 YDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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