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AD08 ZDR

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,885 mi
Last recorded101,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 94,149 miles

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear screen washers not working

Fail 15 Jun 2023 94,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tread wearing out of shape/uneven

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear screen washers not working

Pass 12 May 2022 82,335 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, in poor condition and leaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on edges and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Power steering pipes corroding

Fail 11 May 2022 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, in poor condition and leaking slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on edges and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear screen washer not working

Pass 19 May 2021 73,620 miles

General corrosion to underside components including fuel tank, suspension, exhaust rear silencer

Fail 12 May 2021 73,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside components including fuel tank, suspension, exhaust rear silencer

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low/void on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 69,628 miles

General corrosion to some underside components.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper and washer not working.

Fail 23 Apr 2020 69,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to some underside components.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper and washer not working.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear wiper not working

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,636 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,158 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,158 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,735 miles

grease leaking from off side outer constant velocity joint gaitor

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear screen washers not working

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 52,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

grease leaking from off side outer constant velocity joint gaitor

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear screen washers not working

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,225 miles

Near side front and off side front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,040 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 28,466 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,466 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing.

Plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AD08 ZDR is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AD08 ZDR, 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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AD08 ZDR is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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