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AP08 UMJ

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,578 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 24 Sep 2022 81,578 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXY SECTION BACK LEAKING (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,264 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 78,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,799 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,559 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,230 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,671 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,943 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,601 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 UMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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