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BF08 YRG

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,130 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Bothsides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,697 miles

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

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

Rear rear bumper slight damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,522 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,644 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,307 miles

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)

eml showing in dash

Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,160 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 YRG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

BF08 YRG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BF08 YRG safe to buy?

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