2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · LR08 OOU
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 101,509 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 OOU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 101,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 OOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (LR08 OOU) between April 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”.
LR08 OOU Mileage History
- 19/04/201124,741 mi
- 19/04/201230,870 mi+6,129 mi
- 05/04/201337,237 mi+6,367 mi
- 23/04/201447,040 mi+9,803 mi
- 24/04/201555,884 mi+8,844 mi
- 19/04/201664,532 mi+8,648 mi
- 19/07/201774,489 mi+9,957 mi
- 19/07/201774,489 mi
- 13/07/201882,031 mi+7,542 mi
- 01/07/201982,782 mi+751 mi
- 01/07/201982,782 mi
- 18/05/202083,261 mi+479 mi
- 18/05/202186,641 mi+3,380 mi
- 19/05/202186,645 mi+4 mi
- 16/05/202291,321 mi+4,676 mi
- 20/05/202291,321 mi
- 05/05/202393,618 mi+2,297 mi
- 10/05/202496,264 mi+2,646 mi
- 10/05/202496,266 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/202598,874 mi+2,608 mi
- 08/05/2026101,509 mi+2,635 mi
Average of roughly 5,100 miles per year across 21 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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