2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · PE08 FTP
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2008. Recorded mileage 71,320 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,320 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.
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PE08 FTP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2024
- 71,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 FTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (PE08 FTP) between May 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
PE08 FTP Mileage History
- 04/05/201120,158 mi
- 20/04/201226,608 mi+6,450 mi
- 18/04/201331,643 mi+5,035 mi
- 17/04/201436,050 mi+4,407 mi
- 18/04/201541,061 mi+5,011 mi
- 18/04/201541,061 mi
- 13/04/201645,769 mi+4,708 mi
- 18/04/201749,680 mi+3,911 mi
- 18/04/201749,680 mi
- 17/04/201852,355 mi+2,675 mi
- 20/04/201852,376 mi+21 mi
- 17/04/201954,745 mi+2,369 mi
- 18/04/201954,747 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202059,991 mi+5,244 mi
- 15/10/202059,991 mi
- 12/10/202163,876 mi+3,885 mi
- 12/10/202163,877 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202266,159 mi+2,282 mi
- 17/10/202266,208 mi+49 mi
- 17/10/202266,208 mi
- 16/11/202368,759 mi+2,551 mi
- 13/11/202471,320 mi+2,561 mi
Average of roughly 3,781 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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