2008 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate: 58.4% (12,588 tests)
Is the 2008 Fox getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.2% -6.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 58.0% -6.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 58.1% -7.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Fox
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4,248 | 23.3% |
| 2 | Suspension | 3,982 | 21.8% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 2,312 | 12.7% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2,021 | 11.1% |
| 5 | Brakes | 1,927 | 10.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 1,801 | 9.9% |
All Fox years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7,635 | 61.3% | -3.1 pts | 77,265 |
| 2007 | 13,623 | 58.8% | -6.3 pts | 73,765 |
| 2008 (this page) | 12,588 | 58.4% | -6.7 pts | 81,706 |
| 2009 | 13,895 | 60.1% | -6.3 pts | 74,095 |
| 2010 | 21,961 | 61.5% | -5.9 pts | 73,397 |
| 2011 | 6,934 | 65.8% | -3.3 pts | 67,922 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 58.4% of their MOT tests (12,588 tests, 2023–2025), -6.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 81,706 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Fox?
The median tested example shows 81,706 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.