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AA08 YLP

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,287 mi
Last recorded26,287 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 26,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 23,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 21,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 18,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 18,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front small undulations in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear small undulations in tyre sidewall

Pass 1 May 2019 15,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 14,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,450 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,687 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 10,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,210 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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AA08 YLP is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 YLP registered?

AA08 YLP is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AA08 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 YLP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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