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AC08 GHG

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,709 miles

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes worn

front bumper damaged

offside rear wheel rim damaged

slight play in steering coloum

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,611 miles

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)

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes worn

front bumper damaged

offside rear wheel rim damaged

slight play in steering coloum

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,365 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Damage to front bumper.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs scored recommend replacement.

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,697 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 7,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AC08 GHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AC08 GHG, 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 AC08 GHG registered?

AC08 GHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is AC08 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GHG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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