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BN07 RPD

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 RPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 85,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,452 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 77,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated and perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated and perishing.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on top of steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot grease leaking but boot not loose possible miss fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

brake servo pipe cracked but not leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

brake servo pipe cracked but not leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,605 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 39,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

air con leak @ pressure switch

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BN07 RPD is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN07 RPD, 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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BN07 RPD is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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