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AP08 BVX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,475 mi
Last recorded141,475 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 141,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 141,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 134,208 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,523 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 123,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear Advise condition of rear silencer

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Going into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Advise condition of rear silencer

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Going into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,776 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,370 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 115,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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 22 Sep 2018 102,660 miles

n/s/f indicator white

n/s/f outer cvboot perished

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 102,659 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f indicator white

n/s/f inner rack gator loose

n/s/f outer cvboot perished

n/s/r tyre 11 years old. cracking and perished 1856014

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

rear coil springs rusty

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper sleeve insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn ()

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on inneredge

Offside Rear shock absorber upper sleeve insecure

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inneredge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper sleeve insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn ()

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on inneredge

Offside Rear shock absorber upper sleeve insecure

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inneredge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,668 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s rear tyres sligh cracking in tread and wearing on inner edges

o/s front tyre small cut in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,235 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,358 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 73,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,877 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 BVX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP08 BVX, 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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AP08 BVX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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