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SW08FXG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,874 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 79,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,197 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,013 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
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,003 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,932 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,081 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,081 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- engine light on
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,743 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017 10 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,560 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
12 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,160 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,818 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,820 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,773 MI
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SW08FXG was registered on 2008-06-10
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