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SA08 UOJ

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,835 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,269 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,269 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,706 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,651 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,651 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,787 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,310 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,310 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 12,806 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,980 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,356 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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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.

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