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2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
General Information
- Registration GV08CVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 12 Dec 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,853 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on edges
11 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers mirror missing
- front tyres worn on edges
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,679 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- poor beam patterns due to cloudy covers
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- poor beam patterns due to cloudy covers
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,059 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on edges
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn on edges
- Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,599 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- minior blow on exhaust
- washers poor
8 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- minior blow on exhaust
- washers poor
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,712 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202620 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,119 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 23 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,400 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2020 23 Jun 202617 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,969 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside interior handle broken but working
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,231 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018 23 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 13,290 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2017 23 Jun 20262 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 13,290 MI
23 Jun 202628 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,165 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2016 23 Jun 202621 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,781 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,047 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 23 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,127 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013 23 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,087 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV08CVL was registered on 2008-03-28
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