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BF58 VFY

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 95,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens excessively faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring seating onto top mount incorrect

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly faded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,684 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 79,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 42,816 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,006 miles

Brake discs lipped and corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,365 miles

console bushes cracking + torn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,057 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 VFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

BF58 VFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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