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BF08 YKH

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 75,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,542 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 25 Aug 2022 63,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,296 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 58,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 52,394 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,871 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 27,347 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracking to the sidewalls

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,347 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracking to the sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,124 miles

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 YKH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YKH, 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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BF08 YKH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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