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AD08 ZWT

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,914 mi
Last recorded82,914 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,697 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,323 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,333 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,333 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,268 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight fraying on nearside front seat belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,210 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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AD08 ZWT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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