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BJ58 VMY

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,152 mi
Last recorded97,152 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rebound stop broken

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

Offside Rear Rebound stop broken

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 97,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rebound stop broken

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

Offside Rear Rebound stop broken

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,183 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,085 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Suspect pumps failed (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,636 miles

Front both front tyre outer walls lightly perished

Fail 16 Oct 2019 60,636 miles

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

Front both front tyre outer walls lightly perished

Fail 12 Oct 2019 60,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,111 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

front pipe exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,540 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,795 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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BJ58 VMY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BJ58 VMY, 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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BJ58 VMY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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