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BD58 KBX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 KBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 96,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,749 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate faded,front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 92,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate faded,front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 88,688 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and the NSF spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,688 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and the NSF spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,945 miles

Fuel tank seam corroded

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank seam corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,713 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,779 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS and OS washer jets faulty (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,377 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the sidewalls and the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 77,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the sidewalls and the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,270 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,270 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From the centre pipe into the rear silencer Rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,487 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

NSF tyre wearing thin on edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 65,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre wearing thin on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,465 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,465 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 41,035 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 34,470 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,470 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)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,096 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)

both front tyres bald on inner edge but not exposing cords

Fail 10 Dec 2011 27,096 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

both front tyres bald on inner edge but not exposing cords

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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BD58 KBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 BD58 KBX, 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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BD58 KBX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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