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AB08 VVS

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,555 mi
Last recorded96,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 96,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,895 miles

coolant level below min

Fail 11 Jul 2024 93,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant level below min

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,110 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,073 miles

n/s front tyre near limit

o/s front tyre low

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,022 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 May 2018 87,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 87,192 miles

Emissions not tested major blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 83,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,593 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,599 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,722 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml light on

front tyres worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,390 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,985 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 VVS is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VVS, 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 AB08 VVS registered?

AB08 VVS is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VVS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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