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BD08 GHB

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 114,740 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2021 113,038 miles

Rear tyres

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

covers on underside

Fail 9 Aug 2021 113,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers on underside

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,971 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,513 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,538 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 mm ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 83,538 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 mm ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail/puncture in tread

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail/puncture in tread

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 35,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,773 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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BD08 GHB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver 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 BD08 GHB, 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 BD08 GHB registered?

BD08 GHB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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