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BF58 VFS

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,007 mi
Last recorded60,007 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 16,697 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear (2.4.G.2)

front wiper worn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 7,742 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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BF58 VFS is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF58 VFS, 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 BF58 VFS registered?

BF58 VFS is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is BF58 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 VFS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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