2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · HD08 FHO
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 52,043 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD08 FHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 52,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD08 FHO 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 (HD08 FHO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh & two tone noise (7.7 (c))”.
HD08 FHO Mileage History
- 12/01/202444,076 mi
- 12/01/202444,083 mi+7 mi
- 17/01/202548,110 mi+4,027 mi
- 17/01/202548,117 mi+7 mi
- 23/01/202652,043 mi+3,926 mi
Average of roughly 3,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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