Volkswagen FOX MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen FOX. Check any FOX by registration number below.

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67.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-18.3%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen FOX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen FOX has an average MOT pass rate of 67.3%, which is 18.3 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your FOX on the road.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen FOX fails its MOT are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your FOX for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen FOX, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen FOX performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 199 vehicles

74.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

29.7%

2011

Based on 5,726 vehicles

66.7%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2010

Based on 18,013 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

35.7%

2009

Based on 11,460 vehicles

60.8%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

36.4%

2008

Based on 10,545 vehicles

58.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

37.5%

2007

Based on 11,827 vehicles

58.6%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

36.8%

2006

Based on 6,667 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2005

Based on 2,240 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

0

Based on 38,598 vehicles

70.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen FOX

The most common reasons a Volkswagen FOX fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

6.0%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.2%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.0%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.9%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.8%

Volkswagen FOX Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

7.5%

Front Offside

7.0%

Front Nearside

5.0%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen FOX

Volkswagen FOX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen FOX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen FOX?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen FOX is 67.3% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen FOX?

The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen FOX are: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (6.0%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.2%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volkswagen FOX reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 67.3%, the Volkswagen FOX is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen FOX?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen FOX?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen FOX: 52,819 miles at 5 years, 111,447 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used FOX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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