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AF08 MHC

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 78,871 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2025 78,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2024 69,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,165 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 56,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust due to broken adjuster. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre securing clamp corroded through and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded through and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 56,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust middle clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,569 miles

exhaust midle clamps corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,710 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,285 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)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,870 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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AF08 MHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF08 MHC, 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 AF08 MHC registered?

AF08 MHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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