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AO58 GAX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,754 mi
Last recorded31,754 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 GAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,754 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 30,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 30,216 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 30,216 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,194 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 29,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,495 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,874 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,030 miles

Offside Front indicator faded almost white

Fail 12 Sep 2017 25,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front indicator faded almost white

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,665 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking on walls 185-60-14 fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,855 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,508 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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AO58 GAX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO58 GAX, 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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AO58 GAX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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