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AB08 VVH

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 81,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 72,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 72,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,416 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 64,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,724 miles

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 5mm. Rears 7mm.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 42,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 5mm. Rears 7mm.

Pass 21 May 2015 37,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 37,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,526 miles

rear tyres outer walls perishing

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 May 2013 30,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,189 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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AB08 VVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 VVH, 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 AB08 VVH registered?

AB08 VVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AB08 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VVH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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