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BF08 TTE

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 TTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,958 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 80,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,359 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,167 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 65,165 miles

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

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,105 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,681 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,366 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,109 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 91,109 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracksin both rear tyre treads

engine oil level too high

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,358 miles

Fron And Rear Plates Poor Locking Device Locations

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,357 miles

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

Fron And Rear Plates Poor Locking Device Locations

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,526 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)

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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BF08 TTE is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF08 TTE, 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 BF08 TTE registered?

BF08 TTE is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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