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BN58 UMB

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,669 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,558 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 64,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,202 miles

air fresheners removed from mirror - obscuring view of the road

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2015 56,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air fresheners removed from mirror - obscuring view of the road

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,089 miles

Couldn't see into brakes properly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 35,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,325 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 UMB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

BN58 UMB is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 UMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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