2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · RA08 VYP
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 67,731 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 VYP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 67,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 VYP 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 (RA08 VYP) between August 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RA08 VYP Mileage History
- 04/08/201127,106 mi
- 04/08/201241,080 mi+13,974 mi
- 23/07/201347,875 mi+6,795 mi
- 19/08/201450,681 mi+2,806 mi
- 19/08/201450,681 mi
- 06/08/201552,744 mi+2,063 mi
- 09/08/201654,200 mi+1,456 mi
- 11/08/201654,209 mi+9 mi
- 15/08/201755,410 mi+1,201 mi
- 15/08/201857,185 mi+1,775 mi
- 16/08/201857,223 mi+38 mi
- 19/08/201958,583 mi+1,360 mi
- 21/08/201958,583 mi
- 18/08/202059,362 mi+779 mi
- 19/08/202159,659 mi+297 mi
- 20/08/202159,659 mi
- 11/08/202260,357 mi+698 mi
- 18/08/202367,731 mi+7,374 mi
Average of roughly 3,375 miles per year across 18 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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