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AF58 ZBU

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ZBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 155,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 155,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Arm Inner Ball Joint

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 125,213 miles

Central Front Number Plate Cracked

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Arm Ball Joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed

Fail 5 Feb 2020 125,213 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Number Plate Cracked

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Arm Ball Joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed

Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,302 miles

Central Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Arm Joint

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 124,302 miles

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

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

Central Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Arm Joint

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,525 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Slight Play In Steering Arm

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

Offside Front Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust Heat Shield On CAT Loose

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust Heat Shield On CAT Loose

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,200 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Aging

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Aging

Fail 22 Feb 2016 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Aging

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Aging

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,847 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 120,847 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,098 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,717 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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