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AE08 TTJ

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,268 mi
Last recorded67,268 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,268 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,138 miles

all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 64,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,269 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,917 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 59,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,510 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,714 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,368 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,091 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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AE08 TTJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AE08 TTJ, 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 AE08 TTJ registered?

AE08 TTJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AE08 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TTJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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