2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · GD08 ACU

The vehicle achieved a PASS on its most recent MOT on 20 May 2025 at 99 920 miles, carrying only advisories: light oil mist from the nearside front shock absorber, slight cracking on the nearside and offside front tyres, a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit and an offside rear tyre showing perishing. No failures were recorded, indicating the car is currently roadworthy. The immediate preceding test on 19 May 2025 failed due to split CV joint boots, the same oil mist condition and comparable tyre damage, so the defects were rectified overnight. This rapid correction suggests an improving maintenance pattern, although the recurring tyre and suspension advisories point to a stable, low‑level wear trend rather than a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation has been modest for an eight‑year‑old vehicle, rising from roughly 56 000 miles in August 2017 to 99 920 miles in May 2025 – an average of about 5 400 miles per year. The record shows a fairly even progression, with no sudden spikes that would indicate heavy usage. Gaps exist, however; there are no MOT entries between August 2021 and August 2022, and the dual tests on 22 August 2023 (one PASS, one FAIL) suggest reactive testing rather than a continuous inspection schedule. Overall, the mileage profile reflects light to moderate use, consistent with the low annual mileage figure. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension assembly for oil leakage from the shock absorber and verify the integrity of the constant velocity joint boots, as these have been a repeated failure point. Tyre condition warrants close scrutiny: the front tyres show cracking and the rear tyres exhibit wear at or near the legal limit. The rear suspension should be examined for deteriorated track‑rod end dust covers and anti‑roll bar linkage joints, while the steering rack free‑play noted in 2021 indicates a need to check steering feel and play. Additionally, verify battery security, test the boot lid release mechanism, and look for any signs of corrosion on the sub‑frame or chassis components. These areas have been flagged across multiple tests and represent the most likely post‑purchase maintenance tasks.