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BF08 YVY

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play offside and nearside ()

Fail 15 Nov 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low even with adjuster at maximum up (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play offside and nearside ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,499 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,696 miles

Exhaust system corroded, front flexible joint starting to break up

Front indicators pale

Near side sill damaged. Near side rear sill damaged

Off side front tyre wearing @ edges

Off side number plate lamp not working

Off side of front bumper secured with tape

Slight play in off side track rod

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,286 miles

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

Offside front bumper repaired with tape.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,243 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged but not causing a sharp edge.

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

Offside front bumper repaired with tape.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 96,879 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged but not causing a sharp edge.

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

Offside front bumper repaired with tape.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe in to rack (2.1.5 (a))

accident damage n/s/r wing/bumper

hand brake travel long

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,606 miles

Both windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,940 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Long park brake travel

Management lamp on

Off side front tyre damaged @ outer side wall

Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,940 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Long park brake travel

Management lamp on

Off side front tyre damaged @ outer side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Off side and near side (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,716 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,240 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Headlight adjuster reset.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,506 miles

Slight lipping to front brake disc.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,999 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre pressure low.

Slight lipping to front brake disc.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,496 miles

slight wear on nearside outer tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear on nearside outer tyre

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 YVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

BF08 YVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 YVY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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