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AF58 OTH

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,112 mi
Last recorded204,112 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 OTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 204,112 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr/osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

spare wheel carrier/boot floor corroded. but secure

undercarriage corroded and components

Fail 30 Aug 2023 204,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr/osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

spare wheel carrier/boot floor corroded. but secure

undercarriage corroded and components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 188,753 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2021 179,488 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 179,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 173,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 173,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 162,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,747 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension beam

Pass 16 Aug 2017 132,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 132,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,053 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs corroded

front flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

various suspension components corroded especially both rear coil springs

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

front flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

various suspension components corroded especially both rear coil springs

Fail 21 Aug 2014 71,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,236 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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AF58 OTH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF58 OTH, 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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AF58 OTH is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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