MOT Status
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141,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
n/s/f indicator white
n/s/f outer cvboot perished
pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot
rear coil springs rusty
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
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
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
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK
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
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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