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BN58 MXF

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,593 mi
Last recorded54,593 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 MXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,593 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover worn

Fail 2 Nov 2023 54,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover worn

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,988 miles

Front exhaust flexy is blowing/worn

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover is loose/worn

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 52,980 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe is cracked at 3 joints (1.1.3 (d))

Front exhaust flexy is blowing/worn

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover is loose/worn

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,242 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,241 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,555 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 47,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,471 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,211 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 MXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 MXF, 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 BN58 MXF registered?

BN58 MXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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