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BF58 ZNL

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,898 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 125,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 122,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,962 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,290 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 109,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 109,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,361 miles

both front steering rack (inner) joints have slight play. (recommend replacment

both rear axle bushes becomming perished/splitting

offside front headlamp lense discolored/cloudy

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 107,361 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working no fluid?? (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring not correctly seated on the top mounting/cup. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front antiroll bar link has slight play

both front steering rack (inner) joints have slight play. (recommend replacment

both rear axle bushes becomming perished/splitting

handbrake lever travel becomming excessive. requires adjustment

offside front headlamp lense discolored/cloudy

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,100 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,603 miles

Engine oil overfilled.

Vehicles headlight adjuster reset.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil overfilled.

Vehicles headlight adjuster reset.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 14 Aug 2014 63,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,156 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,188 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER SIDE WALL SCRUBBED.

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

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

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

SIDE WALLS LIGHTLY CRACKED ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 34,188 miles

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

Brake fluid at Min Marker

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER SIDE WALL SCRUBBED.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SIDE WALLS LIGHTLY CRACKED ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,033 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 27,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZNL is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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