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BN08 RXY

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,564 mi
Last recorded132,564 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 RXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2024 132,564 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on rear axle beam / handbrake button / signs of filler on n/s/r sill / rear springs corroding / pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

damage to n/s/f bumper / damage to under covers / heavy corrosion on suspension units / corrosion on front shocks x wishbones

Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,083 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper bar damaged held by duct tape

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

bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine bottom cover broken on one side hanging loose needs to be reattached

Fail 29 Aug 2023 130,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper bar damaged held by duct tape

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

bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

engine bottom cover broken on one side hanging loose needs to be reattached

Pass 20 Aug 2022 123,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear springs / under covers fitted x o/s/r damaged / corrosion on suspension units /

n/s handbrake reading little low [adv rear brake check]

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,091 miles

front wipers smeary

Fail 30 Aug 2021 120,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,909 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,906 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,468 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 99,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 90,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 May 2018 89,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 79,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn low on edges. aprox 1.6 mm

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Under trays fitted but damaged and obscuring items from inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2016 73,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Under trays fitted but damaged and obscuring items from inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,589 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,036 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,649 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,098 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 RXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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