2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · LS08 FSK
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 83,616 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. 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 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,616 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.
LS08 FSK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 83,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS08 FSK Mileage History
- 01/03/201125,848 mi
- 13/02/201231,526 mi+5,678 mi
- 04/03/201338,468 mi+6,942 mi
- 18/02/201444,773 mi+6,305 mi
- 20/02/201552,017 mi+7,244 mi
- 03/02/201655,965 mi+3,948 mi
- 01/03/201757,548 mi+1,583 mi
- 16/02/201858,367 mi+819 mi
- 13/03/201963,959 mi+5,592 mi
- 21/03/201963,995 mi+36 mi
- 06/03/202068,179 mi+4,184 mi
- 06/04/202169,097 mi+918 mi
- 28/03/202275,802 mi+6,705 mi
- 30/03/202275,802 mi
- 07/04/202378,940 mi+3,138 mi
- 07/04/202378,941 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/202479,215 mi+274 mi
- 03/06/202580,307 mi+1,092 mi
- 05/06/202580,313 mi+6 mi
- 16/06/202683,612 mi+3,299 mi
- 20/07/202683,616 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,754 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LS08 FSK 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 (LS08 FSK) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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