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BN08 OPX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,976 mi
Last recorded130,976 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged and bumper damaged and nsr door but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber hanging mount perished but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 127,730 miles

Front front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 127,730 miles

Front front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front bumper /wing damaged but no sharp edges

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 125,748 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper / wing damaged but no sharp edges

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,493 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

pas pipe damp

Fail 21 Jan 2021 125,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

pas pipe damp

Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,543 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuse box etc on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 117,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe silencer cracked around weld and blowing on sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuse box etc on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension springs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,733 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Two front lower arm bushs marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,733 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Two front lower arm bushs marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Damaged to front o/s bumper has upset headlamp aim (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,655 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,655 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,765 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,979 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013
Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,382 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 50,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,702 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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BN08 OPX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BN08 OPX, 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 BN08 OPX registered?

BN08 OPX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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