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AF08 MHR

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,860 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 55,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 54,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 54,555 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,033 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end excessive loose and dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,265 miles

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,789 miles

Front console bushes split.

Offside Front seatbelt webbing frayed.

brake pedal creeping down on first brake application no obvious signs of leaks at time of test.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 48,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front console bushes split.

Offside Front seatbelt webbing frayed.

brake pedal creeping down on first brake application no obvious signs of leaks at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,457 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both tyres perrished

under trays fitted obscuring some items underside

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,550 miles

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

Rear both tyres perrished

Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,542 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres perrished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,283 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 32,436 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,816 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 26,816 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 20,022 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,874 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 MHR is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF08 MHR, 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 MHR registered?

AF08 MHR is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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