2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · LM08 JZJ
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 88,666 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,666 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LM08 JZJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 88,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM08 JZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (LM08 JZJ) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM08 JZJ Mileage History
- 09/04/201126,594 mi
- 16/05/201228,602 mi+2,008 mi
- 01/06/201329,813 mi+1,211 mi
- 01/06/201329,813 mi
- 21/05/201430,723 mi+910 mi
- 20/05/201532,104 mi+1,381 mi
- 20/05/201532,104 mi
- 24/05/201634,480 mi+2,376 mi
- 24/05/201634,480 mi
- 29/05/201736,707 mi+2,227 mi
- 22/05/201840,142 mi+3,435 mi
- 22/05/201840,142 mi
- 21/05/201944,854 mi+4,712 mi
- 21/05/201944,854 mi
- 26/05/202051,027 mi+6,173 mi
- 21/05/202156,521 mi+5,494 mi
- 21/05/202156,521 mi
- 25/05/202265,018 mi+8,497 mi
- 25/05/202265,018 mi
- 23/05/202371,009 mi+5,991 mi
- 24/05/202371,018 mi+9 mi
- 15/05/202475,767 mi+4,749 mi
- 16/05/202475,781 mi+14 mi
- 27/05/202584,857 mi+9,076 mi
- 09/06/202584,863 mi+6 mi
- 04/06/202688,363 mi+3,500 mi
- 09/06/202688,666 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 4,093 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LM08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LM08JZJ.
VOLKSWAGEN FOX Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.