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BK58 EGC

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 EGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,344 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,611 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 43,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,656 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 11,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 9,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 7,061 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 7,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BK58 EGC 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 84.2%.

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 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 BK58 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK58 EGC registered?

BK58 EGC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BK58 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK58 EGC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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