MOT Status
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111,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust sleeve corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust sleeve corroded
Coolant leak header tank below minimum ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer silencer casing corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer silencer casing corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres devoid of tread on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded and cracked
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre has outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre has outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
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 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central exhaust clamp broken
front exhaust flexi pipe perished
front flexi exhaust pipe perished
n/s/r tyre 3mm of tread and wearing on outer edge
servo pipe perished
wishbone bushes split/perished
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP08 FBX 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 76.2%.
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 FBX, 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 AP08 FBX registered?
AP08 FBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 June 2008.
Is AP08 FBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP08 FBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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