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AF08 MWZ

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,591 mi
Last recorded144,591 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,591 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 144,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 141,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 141,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 141,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside inner rod has play

Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in osf steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jul 2020 132,936 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in osf steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,768 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside washer jet poor

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel (close to excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,763 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak from rear exhaust emission machine picking up no reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside washer jet poor

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel (close to excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,029 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All tyres wearing low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All tyres wearing low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 104,165 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 104,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,163 miles

Parking brake release button worn.

attention required to parking brake and rear service brake limits only just met.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,589 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,000 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 MWZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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