2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · RY57 YFF
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 118,287 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 YFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 118,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 YFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (RY57 YFF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Central Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre silencer join (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RY57 YFF Mileage History
- 09/08/2024106,248 mi
- 26/08/2025109,215 mi+2,967 mi
- 03/09/2025109,244 mi+29 mi
- 12/08/2026118,265 mi+9,021 mi
- 14/08/2026118,287 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,981 miles per year across 5 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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