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BF08 YJU

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,505 mi
Last recorded85,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp poor (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking & service brake slightly lazy

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged exhaust touching pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 63,006 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECT HANGING FROM MIRROR ()

Fail 23 May 2018 63,006 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECT HANGING FROM MIRROR ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,951 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,678 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,419 miles

rear tyres outer sidwalls perished

splits in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 8 May 2014 40,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,587 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YJU 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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

BF08 YJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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