2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · DG08 UOU
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2008. Recorded mileage 81,921 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,921 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
DG08 UOU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 81,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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DG08 UOU Mileage History
- 26/03/201120,736 mi
- 24/03/201224,230 mi+3,494 mi
- 23/03/201329,373 mi+5,143 mi
- 04/04/201329,535 mi+162 mi
- 29/03/201434,389 mi+4,854 mi
- 30/03/201536,893 mi+2,504 mi
- 16/11/201545,750 mi+8,857 mi
- 16/11/201545,750 mi
- 08/11/201649,760 mi+4,010 mi
- 07/11/201753,874 mi+4,114 mi
- 07/11/201753,874 mi
- 30/10/201857,362 mi+3,488 mi
- 30/10/201857,362 mi
- 11/11/201960,765 mi+3,403 mi
- 11/11/201960,766 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/202063,607 mi+2,841 mi
- 19/10/202063,608 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/202165,252 mi+1,644 mi
- 23/06/202369,380 mi+4,128 mi
- 23/06/202369,384 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/202474,680 mi+5,296 mi
- 05/08/202579,600 mi+4,920 mi
- 05/08/202579,603 mi+3 mi
- 13/08/202681,921 mi+2,318 mi
Average of roughly 3,977 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 UOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (DG08 UOU) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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