2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · SA08 WLP
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,017 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,017 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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SA08 WLP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/07/2024
- 135,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 WLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (SA08 WLP) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low (1.3.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Not working (1”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
SA08 WLP Mileage History
- 21/07/202283,485 mi
- 19/07/2023110,595 mi+27,110 mi
- 19/07/2024135,017 mi+24,422 mi
Average of roughly 25,818 miles per year across 3 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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