2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · MA08 TPX
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 96,202 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,202 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.
MA08 TPX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 96,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 TPX 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 (MA08 TPX) between March 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
MA08 TPX Mileage History
- 11/03/201122,370 mi
- 09/03/201227,803 mi+5,433 mi
- 08/03/201333,270 mi+5,467 mi
- 08/03/201333,270 mi
- 10/03/201440,552 mi+7,282 mi
- 17/03/201548,111 mi+7,559 mi
- 18/03/201548,117 mi+6 mi
- 14/03/201654,810 mi+6,693 mi
- 14/03/201654,810 mi
- 16/03/201760,992 mi+6,182 mi
- 16/03/201760,992 mi
- 06/03/201866,229 mi+5,237 mi
- 06/03/201866,229 mi
- 04/03/201969,734 mi+3,505 mi
- 09/03/202073,225 mi+3,491 mi
- 09/03/202073,225 mi
- 01/03/202177,164 mi+3,939 mi
- 01/03/202177,164 mi
- 07/03/202281,897 mi+4,733 mi
- 01/03/202385,178 mi+3,281 mi
- 02/03/202385,178 mi
- 27/06/202386,056 mi+878 mi
- 27/06/202491,648 mi+5,592 mi
- 27/06/202491,648 mi
- 20/06/202592,469 mi+821 mi
- 20/06/202592,469 mi
- 28/05/202696,202 mi+3,733 mi
Average of roughly 4,853 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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