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BF58 RWU

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,455 mi
Last recorded50,455 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 RWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,455 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,044 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 45,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 44,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure low ?

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stab link (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms, lower, rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Apr 2018 41,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stab link (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms, lower, rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,399 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,751 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

front exhaust flexy condition

Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield rattling

Fail 24 Sep 2011 21,120 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear heat shield rattling

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 RWU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RWU, 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 BF58 RWU registered?

BF58 RWU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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