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BK58 MHL

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,467 mi
Last recorded66,467 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,467 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint fixing bolt missing (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,603 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,603 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 38,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 38,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 37,615 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 37,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 21 Oct 2019 32,452 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,595 miles

Some damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 17,082 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL,ADVISE REPLACEMENT. 1856014

Fail 13 Oct 2014 13,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,799 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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BK58 MHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 BK58 MHL, 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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BK58 MHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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