2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · BM52 ROB
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 24,463 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
BM52 ROB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 24,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BM52 ROB Mileage History
- 16/02/202322,300 mi
- 28/02/202422,745 mi+445 mi
- 25/02/202522,993 mi+248 mi
- 26/02/202624,463 mi+1,470 mi
- 26/02/202624,463 mi
Average of roughly 714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BM52 ROB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (BM52 ROB) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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