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BD08 PHN

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 25,794 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 27 Feb 2019 24,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 23,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,332 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 8,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PHN is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 PHN, 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 BD08 PHN registered?

BD08 PHN is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BD08 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 PHN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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