2008 Volkswagen Fox · 15,370 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Fox reliability
2008 Volkswagen Foxs fail 49.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Fox years (15,370 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- 49.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 80,593
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,370
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.6% of tests fail here (131% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Fox
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.7%
- Suspension20.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors14.6%
- Body, chassis and structure14.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.4%
- Brakes8.7%
- Tyres7.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.15%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 5.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Exhaust has major gas leak 5.22%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 5.07%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.58%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.69%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.39%)
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Foxs fail 49.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Fox years (15,370 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Fox MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.15% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (5.32% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (5.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Fox have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Fox shows 80,593 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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