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BN58 JSV

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,093 mi
Last recorded19,093 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 JSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 19,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 18,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 17,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tie rods corroded

film on both front headlights not effecting beam pattern

Fail 5 Sep 2023 17,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tie rods corroded

film on both front headlights not effecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 14,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 13,804 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 13,802 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 13,154 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 13,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 12,164 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 12,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 9,983 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 8,613 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 7,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 6,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,124 miles

All Sidewalls Cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,036 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 JSV is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver 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 JSV, 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

How do I check the history of BN58 JSV?

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What year was BN58 JSV registered?

BN58 JSV is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is BN58 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 JSV 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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