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SW08FXX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FXX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model FOX
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 26 Feb 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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31 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,031 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,537 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,537 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,289 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025 11 Jun 202613 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,834 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024 11 Jun 202616 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,805 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20267 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 82H - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 82H - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,548 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 82H - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,566 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,914 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,817 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,957 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,494 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,228 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,551 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,930 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,732 MI
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SW08FXX was registered on 2008-05-12
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