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AF08 MHT

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,188 mi
Last recorded155,188 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 155,188 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 155,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 147,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 147,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated to shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,691 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 140,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 133,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,770 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,625 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,273 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,728 miles

wind screen cracked in shaded area at top of screen.

wipers poor but clearing screen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,165 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 MHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHT, 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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AF08 MHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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