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AO58 OXT

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,145 mi
Last recorded100,145 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 OXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,145 miles

Near side and off side head lamp lenes becoming deteriorated

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,987 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,790 miles

Both front head lamp lenes becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,551 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

Fail 24 Oct 2022 90,548 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,682 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x1 broken x1 heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Pivots worn and tension on arm poor

Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,682 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x1 broken x1 heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Pivots worn and tension on arm poor

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 81,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 78,360 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,804 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,101 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,627 miles

Offside rear Tyre punctured and loosing pressure

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 OXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 AO58 OXT, 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 AO58 OXT registered?

AO58 OXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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