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AF58 ZBO

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ZBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm inner and outer edges, perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,985 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Rearmost (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyres both sidwalls perished

Fail 20 Jun 2018 75,984 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Rearmost (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyres both sidwalls perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,206 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brakepipes

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brakepipes

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge just legal

Fail 18 Aug 2015 61,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge just legal

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,405 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 52,405 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

N/S/F wiper blade split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,280 miles

o/s/f washer jet is poor

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f washer jet is poor

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,691 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 ZBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZBO, 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 AF58 ZBO registered?

AF58 ZBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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