MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Two front lower arm bushs marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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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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BN08 OPX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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