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BN57 WRG

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 WRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,083 miles

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

Offside Front Door card not fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect stop/tail bulb fitted the wrong way round - position lamp brighter than stop lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Door card missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 88,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 84,202 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,782 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,872 miles

Rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,413 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 56,413 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,584 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 54,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,247 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 39,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,853 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking to side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,479 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,819 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 4,817 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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BN57 WRG 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 63.6%.

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 BN57 WRG, 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 BN57 WRG registered?

BN57 WRG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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