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BK58 UUC

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 UUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,106 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,579 miles

Offside Obligatory door mirror glass/casing damaged - glass retained by alternate means

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,873 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 103,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,774 miles

Both nearside & offside front brakes are binding not excessively but advise further investigation as reported twice now on last 2 MOT Tests

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General age related corrosion to underside of vehicle including corrosion to both rear coil springs & rear subframe assembly-none deemed structurally weakened

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

Offside Front Slight fraying to seatbelt webbing

Rear section of exhaust system showing age related corrosion but not leaking gases.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,609 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre slightly perished and bold inner edge

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle ( rear sub frame, fuel tank)

Fail 20 Dec 2019 89,603 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))

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre slightly perished and bold inner edge

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle ( rear sub frame, fuel tank)

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,356 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Joint Sleeve Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 86,342 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Joint Sleeve Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,315 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Nearside front lower wishbone (rear) bush is deteriorating

Offside rear coil spring is very close to fuel filler pipe

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Oil weeping from engine sump area

Spare tyre is bald on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 82,315 miles

Braking system leaking Plastic brake servo pipe split (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp broken and system insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Both rear indicators are discolouring

Drivers wiper blade is split on end - Still clears screen effectively

Nearside front lower wishbone (rear) bush is deteriorating

Offside front indicator is discolouring

Offside rear coil spring is very close to fuel filler pipe

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Oil weeping from engine sump area

Spare tyre is partially deflated and worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,855 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,750 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 53,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UUC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK58 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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