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2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
General Information
- Registration AP08LCL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 19 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,442 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,316 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,236 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,925 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,134 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022 14 Jun 202618 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,446 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output repair tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output repair tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,688 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020 14 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,297 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 14 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 48,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,822 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 14 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,552 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018 14 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,607 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017 14 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,481 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,685 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 14 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,630 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 14 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,470 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AP08LCL was registered on 2008-06-13
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