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BG08 BZF

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 81,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,256 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively std (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,066 miles

rear axle bushs debonded but no movement

Fail 11 Jun 2024 74,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle bushs debonded but no movement

Pass 23 May 2023 70,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 66,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 66,593 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,669 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,354 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 48,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,666 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,191 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,061 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,732 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)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,664 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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BG08 BZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 BZF, 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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BG08 BZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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