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BK08 JVT

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake vacum hose cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2025 82,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake vacum hose cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 77,651 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 72,822 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,119 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter slight split on inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower washer jet weak but hitting screen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter slight split on inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter slight split on inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower washer jet weak but hitting screen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter slight split on inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,500 miles

Offside outer C.V. gaiter split around inner edge

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 12 Dec 2020 62,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 36,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipping

slight movement from drivers door hinge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipping

slight movement from drivers door hinge

Pass 11 May 2015 21,669 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2014 16,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 9,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,112 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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BK08 JVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 JVT, 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 BK08 JVT registered?

BK08 JVT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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