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AP08 OHC

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,689 mi
Last recorded112,689 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel very near to being excess

Fail 21 Jul 2026 112,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel very near to being excess

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2025 105,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake only just reached 16%

Fail 23 Jul 2024 97,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

full beam tell tale staying on when headlamps are switched on, not a reason for rejection

parking brake only just reached 16%

tyre size 185/60r14

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake travel very near to being excess

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,245 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

Fail 14 Apr 2020 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

Pass 1 May 2019 59,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,108 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,499 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,942 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,404 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 OHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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