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B24 BOY

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 BOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 102,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 102,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split where pipe gos into centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 96,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,246 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 87,132 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 87,116 miles

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))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,165 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

main beam tell tale not extinguishing

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,105 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,028 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,695 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both front tyres worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread large stone chip (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread large stone chip (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,717 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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B24 BOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 B24 BOY, 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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B24 BOY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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