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BN58 EZM

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,059 mi
Last recorded35,059 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 EZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 35,059 miles

front brake pads worn

front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 32,266 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,909 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear coil springs rusty

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor

Fail 2 Sep 2022 30,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracking

both rear coil springs rusty

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush poor

Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,502 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor

both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,741 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 26,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 24,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,583 miles

both front tyres poor

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,052 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & poor con

offside front lower arm rear bush poor

offside front tyre & both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,289 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 14,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,481 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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BN58 EZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN58 EZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 EZM registered?

BN58 EZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BN58 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 EZM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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