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SL08YUT
2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SL08YUT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
9
Passes
10
Failures
47.37%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 186,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,774 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated.
- Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (only applicable to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)
- Park brake lever has little reserve travel.
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Front exhaust section and clamps deteriorated.
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 183,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) 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
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Front exhaust section and clamps deteriorated.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (only applicable to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)
- Park brake lever has little reserve travel.
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated.
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 180,181 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside mirror backing missing
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 180,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside mirror backing missing
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 174,004 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 174,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,217 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,077 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 160,101 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 160,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
1 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,524 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
2 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,991 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
4 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
3 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SL08YUT was registered on 2008-05-05
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