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SP08YPW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SP08YPW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 28 Apr 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 50,140 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 46,662 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 46,642 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Offside Front headlight dip beam has intermittent fault (bulb connector plug corroded)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 46,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front headlight dip beam has intermittent fault (bulb connector plug corroded)
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,003 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022 9 Jun 202617 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 45,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front nearside /offside ABS wires poorly supported at wheel
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,208 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 43,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,875 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 9 Jun 20269 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 40,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heatshield insecure
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,517 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,482 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,921 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 32,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,381 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 9 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,396 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 29,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,571 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,157 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,658 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,491 MI
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SP08YPW was registered on 2008-03-31
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