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BL08 LVO

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,178 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,157 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,509 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 59,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,483 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 50,483 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 43,302 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 43,302 miles

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

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,471 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of deterioration (perishing on inner and outer sidewalls)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,883 miles

rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2013 30,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,480 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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BL08 LVO is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVO, 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 BL08 LVO registered?

BL08 LVO is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BL08 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 LVO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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