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AA08 DJX

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,893 mi
Last recorded62,893 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 62,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s, n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 61,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has slight blow from weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 61,569 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer Boot Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,549 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,097 miles

advise(wear & scoring on front discs)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,005 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(front discs slightly scored)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,584 miles

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

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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AA08 DJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AA08 DJX, 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 AA08 DJX registered?

AA08 DJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AA08 DJX safe to buy?

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