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BD57 XRF

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,114 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 79,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box + flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,105 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 72,105 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,418 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,418 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,918 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 59,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust downpipe flexi

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,802 miles

Nearside Front brake pads 60% worn

both headlight glasses deteriating

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,502 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 29,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,213 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished, worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 24,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,970 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 22,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 20,014 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 16,550 miles

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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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BD57 XRF 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 72.7%.

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 BD57 XRF, 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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BD57 XRF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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