2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · MT57 FBO
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 84,862 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 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 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,862 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.
MT57 FBO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 84,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT57 FBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (MT57 FBO) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings play in inner ball joint (2.2.B.1h)”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”.
MT57 FBO Mileage History
- 17/02/201127,422 mi
- 30/01/201235,593 mi+8,171 mi
- 31/01/201345,350 mi+9,757 mi
- 31/01/201345,350 mi
- 29/01/201454,121 mi+8,771 mi
- 23/01/201560,652 mi+6,531 mi
- 28/01/201663,994 mi+3,342 mi
- 18/02/201766,559 mi+2,565 mi
- 10/02/201868,495 mi+1,936 mi
- 16/02/201868,523 mi+28 mi
- 23/02/201970,476 mi+1,953 mi
- 15/02/202072,944 mi+2,468 mi
- 20/02/202175,123 mi+2,179 mi
- 18/02/202276,676 mi+1,553 mi
- 17/02/202379,561 mi+2,885 mi
- 19/02/202481,230 mi+1,669 mi
- 17/02/202582,420 mi+1,190 mi
- 14/02/202684,862 mi+2,442 mi
Average of roughly 3,831 miles per year across 18 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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