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BL08 FFA

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,882 mi
Last recorded112,882 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,213 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,181 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)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,371 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL08 FFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL08 FFA, 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 BL08 FFA registered?

BL08 FFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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