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SL08JWE
2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08JWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 17 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 67,179 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,212 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,558 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION
8 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,687 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both top and bottom (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- N/S/F and O/S/F ABS cables loose
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both top and bottom (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
8 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 62,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both top and bottom (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- N/S/F and O/S/F ABS cables loose
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both top and bottom (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,042 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 62,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,213 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
18 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,933 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in outer sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,489 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,683 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,240 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,687 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle joint (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,327 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,829 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,213 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,433 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,660 MI
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SL08JWE was registered on 2008-03-25
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