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BK08 JWX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,749 mi
Last recorded46,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 46,749 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 44,730 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,527 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant Leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,679 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

high level stop light inop

Fail 20 Jan 2020 36,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

high level stop light inop

Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,397 miles

Front Lower arms bushes deteriorating

Nearside Door mirror type around it,

Of/s door mirror modified

Rear High level brake light out.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 33,397 miles

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification Door mirror has sharp edge. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Lower arms bushes deteriorating

Of/s door mirror modified

Rear High level brake light out.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,674 miles

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

Nearside side mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 29,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside side mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,858 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2017 26,858 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor (1.9.2a)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 20,822 miles

upper stop light n/w

Pass 22 Jan 2014 17,748 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 17,748 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 14,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,754 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,606 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 JWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

BK08 JWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BK08 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 JWX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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