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AF08 MXG

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 80,866 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General suspension components corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 80,866 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General suspension components corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,496 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 69,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,978 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 60,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,016 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired pipe (1.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 35,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,828 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,244 miles

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,900 miles

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 5 Dec 2011 21,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,948 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 MXG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

AF08 MXG is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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