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BF08 YRE

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,636 mi
Last recorded46,636 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 46,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 41,653 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 41,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 34,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,338 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wipers not checked fully due to inoperative washers

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 28,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 15,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 10,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 9,445 miles

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2015 8,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 8,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres have radial cracks

Pass 8 Feb 2012 6,527 miles

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2011 5,654 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 YRE is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF08 YRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 YRE registered?

BF08 YRE is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BF08 YRE safe to buy?

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