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AP08 ACU

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 59,577 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 59,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,907 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,604 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 45,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,807 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracking

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,065 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 6,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 6,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,059 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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AP08 ACU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP08 ACU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 ACU registered?

AP08 ACU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is AP08 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 ACU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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