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AG08 CXO

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 CXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat doesn't fold forward but stays in upright position

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,114 miles

Drivers seat doesn't fold forward but is secure in upright position

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,260 miles

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

Offside Front seat does not move forward to access rear seat.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat does not move forward to access rear seat.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,572 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,790 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 60,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,473 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,802 miles

damage to rear bumper corner

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,936 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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AG08 CXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG08 CXO, 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 AG08 CXO registered?

AG08 CXO is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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