MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe insecure at filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise both front brake discs excessively corroded and pitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA08 UOJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SA08 UOJ, 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 SA08 UOJ registered?
SA08 UOJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 March 2008.
Is SA08 UOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 UOJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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