2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · RJ58 UBF
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 82,034 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,034 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.
RJ58 UBF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 82,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ58 UBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (RJ58 UBF) between October 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.
RJ58 UBF Mileage History
- 26/10/20114,356 mi
- 18/09/20125,444 mi+1,088 mi
- 21/09/201314,075 mi+8,631 mi
- 10/09/201421,172 mi+7,097 mi
- 11/09/201530,541 mi+9,369 mi
- 19/09/201637,169 mi+6,628 mi
- 25/09/201740,831 mi+3,662 mi
- 25/09/201740,831 mi
- 20/09/201845,674 mi+4,843 mi
- 23/09/201951,596 mi+5,922 mi
- 19/09/202057,598 mi+6,002 mi
- 19/09/202057,598 mi
- 21/09/202164,757 mi+7,159 mi
- 22/09/202164,780 mi+23 mi
- 11/10/202270,789 mi+6,009 mi
- 19/09/202373,360 mi+2,571 mi
- 18/12/202477,414 mi+4,054 mi
- 12/12/202582,034 mi+4,620 mi
- 12/12/202582,034 mi
Average of roughly 5,497 miles per year across 19 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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