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BL08 YMK

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,162 miles

advise h/lamp alignment

advise n/s/r tyre

advise park brake travel/performance

Pass 13 May 2019 83,553 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,499 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,499 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,395 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,305 miles

Near side rear sill has been damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2014 35,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,587 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 YMK is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMK, 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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BL08 YMK is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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