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BK08 MXF

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 MXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 99,665 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 57,776 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 57,721 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,957 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 48,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 45,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear inner tyre sidewall damaged (drove flat ), tread perished/cracking heavy outer

slight leak of oil from steering rack area, further investigation required

Fail 11 May 2019 45,635 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn heavy inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear inner tyre sidewall damaged (drove flat ), tread perished/cracking heavy outer

slight leak of oil from steering rack area, further investigation required

Pass 24 May 2018 43,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 31,688 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,008 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,739 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,615 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cracking.

offside front door damaged on arrival.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,066 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 MXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK08 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

BK08 MXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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