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BF58 NBG

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,730 mi
Last recorded64,730 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 NBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,795 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m badly worn inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 62,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m badly worn inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 61,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,709 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 56,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,198 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 39,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,285 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,326 miles

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

rear tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 10,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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BF58 NBG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BF58 NBG, 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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BF58 NBG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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