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AP08 FCL

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,321 mi
Last recorded69,321 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,321 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 62,531 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 58,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 56,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,506 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,646 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 33,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,971 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 FCL is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

AP08 FCL is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AP08 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 FCL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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