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AG58 TAV

2008 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,401 mi
Last recorded62,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Fox55,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,401 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside out door and sill panel have slight damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet washer jet pipe split but doesn't affect front washers.

Under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection.

Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside front. polished during test. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside out door and sill panel have slight damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet washer jet pipe split but doesn't affect front washers.

Under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 60,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 60,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread, Sidewall Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,919 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 54,916 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,544 miles

Offside Headlamp faded

Offside lower sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,298 miles

Offside Front Outer SILL IS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,295 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer SILL IS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,883 miles

Lower gearbox/engine mount bush worn

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,129 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,627 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,627 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 29,627 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 16,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AG58 TAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AG58 TAV, 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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AG58 TAV is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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