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Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate and common problems

60.4% of Volkswagen Fox models passed the 2024 MOT (26,107 first tests): 51.7% at the first attempt and 8.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 16% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 116.0 (95% CI 114.6–117.5; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen Fox at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate60.4%incl. 8.7% fixed at the test centre202426107
Passed at the first attempt51.7%all first tests202426107
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 114.6–117.5)116.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 613 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202426107
Biggest excess: Suspension35.7per 10025.1 same-age2019–2024184306
Dangerous defects10.0per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024184306
Advisory items139.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024184306
strip · Volkswagen Fox · MOT Risk Index · 116 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen Fox. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 613 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 601 and 628 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen Fox index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank613of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202426107
Best rank within its 95% interval601rankother models held where they are202426107
Worst rank within its 95% interval628rankother models held where they are202426107

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 120.0 to 116.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen Fox MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen Fox MOTs fail most often on suspension: 35.7 per 100 tests, against 25.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 184,306).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Suspension · 35.7 vs 25.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension35.7per 10025.12019–202465871
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.4per 10028.22019–202459726
Body, chassis, structure16.5per 1008.92019–202430401
Visibility16per 1009.92019–202429508
Brakes12.5per 10017.22019–202422948
Noise, emissions and leaks11.9per 1005.92019–202421984

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 184,306 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen Fox compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen Fox is suspension at age 8: 10.9 failures per 100 tests, against 7.8 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 2,743).

bullet · Volkswagen Fox · Tyres, age 8 · 5.1 vs 6.3 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 8: 5.1 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 5.0 vs 5.4. Suspension, age 8: 10.9 vs 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 85.1per 1006.32019–20242743
Brakes, age 85.0per 1005.42019–20242743
Suspension, age 810.9per 1007.82019–20242743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Fox's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen Fox advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 31.5% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen Fox · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 31.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 31.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.5% next failmedian model2019–20247721
Suspension30.6% next failmedian model2019–202429928
Body, chassis, structure22.3% next failmedian model2019–202414442
Brakes14.4% next failmedian model2019–202417764
Noise, emissions and leaks13.4% next failmedian model2019–20244824
Steering11.3% next failmedian model2019–20242978
Tyres9.6% next failmedian model2019–202438800
Identification of the vehicle3.4% next failmedian model2019–20244681
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6% next failmedian model2019–20242320
Road wheels1.5% next failmedian model2019–20241997
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20248683

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen Fox got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen Fox MOTs flag tyres most: 43.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 184,306).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Tyres · 43.6 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres43.6per 10039.72019–202480345
Suspension37.4per 10026.22019–202469020
Brakes19.4per 10034.72019–202435725
Body, chassis, structure11per 1004.62019–202420214
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.7per 1002.82019–202414220
Non-component advisories6.7per 1007.82019–202412346

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 184,306 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen Fox?

For Volkswagen Fox models aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 28.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 30,631).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass · 14.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass14.3% next fail2019–20243908
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–20243908
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20243908
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20243908
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20243908
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20243908
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20243908
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20243908
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243908
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory19.1% next fail2019–20242184
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory13.1% next fail2019–20242184
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20242184
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20242184
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20242184
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20242184
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20242184
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242184
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242184
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242184
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242184
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–20243393
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail16.6% next fail2019–20243393
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20243393
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–20243393
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20243393
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–20243393
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20243393
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20243393
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243393
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243393
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243393
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass19.3% next fail2019–202419368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.4% next fail2019–202419368
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–202419368
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–202419368
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202419368
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–202419368
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202419368
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202419368
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202419368
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202419368
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202419368
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory25.5% next fail2019–202414044
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.2% next fail2019–202414044
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–202414044
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–202414044
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202414044
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202414044
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–202414044
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202414044
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202414044
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202414044
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202414044
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail26.5% next fail2019–202424073
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.4% next fail2019–202424073
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–202424073
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–202424073
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–202424073
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–202424073
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–202424073
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202424073
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202424073
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202424073
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202424073
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass20.4% next fail2019–202418629
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.6% next fail2019–202418629
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.1% next fail2019–202418629
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–202418629
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–202418629
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–202418629
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–202418629
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202418629
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202418629
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202418629
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202418629
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory28.1% next fail2019–202416894
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.8% next fail2019–202416894
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.6% next fail2019–202416894
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–202416894
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–202416894
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–202416894
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202416894
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202416894
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202416894
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202416894
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416894
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202416894
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.1% next fail2019–202430631
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.5% next fail2019–202430631
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19.8% next fail2019–202430631
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16.0% next fail2019–202430631
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–202430631
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–202430631
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–202430631
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202430631
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202430631
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202430631
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202430631
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202430631
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass20.5% next fail2019–20243953
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass18.5% next fail2019–20243953
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass16.2% next fail2019–20243953
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.9% next fail2019–20243953
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20243953
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20243953
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20243953
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20243953
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20243953
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243953
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243953
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.4% next fail2019–20244554
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.8% next fail2019–20244554
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.1% next fail2019–20244554
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–20244554
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20244554
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20244554
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20244554
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20244554
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20244554
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244554
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244554
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail31.1% next fail2019–20247999
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.8% next fail2019–20247999
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.0% next fail2019–20247999
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.6% next fail2019–20247999
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–20247999
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–20247999
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20247999
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20247999
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20247999
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20247999
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20247999

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen Fox get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen Fox gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 10.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 99.4 major and 30.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen Fox · Dangerous defects · 10.0 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 10 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects10.0per 10011.22019–2024184306

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 184,306 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Fox still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen Fox go from 40.9% at age 12 (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 31.2–51.3%) to 46.8% at age 18, against 43.9% for all cars aged 18 (2024, n = 26,107).

line · Volkswagen Fox · Age 12 (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 31.2–51.3%) · 40.9 vs 35.7 · 2024
Age 12 (rough esti: 40.9. Age 18: 46.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 31.2–51.3%)40.9% failed first time35.7202488
Age 1344.0% failed first time38.220242379
Age 1448.3% failed first time40.420247475
Age 1548.9% failed first time41.620244704
Age 1650.4% failed first time43.120244252
Age 1749.2% failed first time43.120244610
Age 1846.8% failed first time43.920242560

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen Fox compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 8 of 11 ages shown, Volkswagen Fox models fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail more often: 39.5% against 30.3% (2024, n = 11,614).

line · Volkswagen Fox · Age 8 · 32.6 vs 26.8 · 2024
Age 8: 32.6. Age 18: 46.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 832.6% fail26.820242743
Age 939.5% fail30.3202411614
Age 1041.0% fail33.4202416986
Age 1143.0% fail36.8202422495
Age 1245.2% fail40.3202428844
Age 1346.3% fail43.2202431897
Age 1447.8% fail45.8202427691
Age 1549.1% fail47.9202418841
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1649.5% fail50.0202412881
Age 1748.1% fail50.620247599
Age 1846.8% fail50.920242560

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Fox years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen Fox build year that fails most for its age is 2008: index 103.4 (95% CI 101.7–105.0) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 30,723).

Build year matters for the Volkswagen Fox: 2008 Volkswagen Fox models fail more than their age would predict, 2011 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Build year 2006 (better for its age) · 95.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (better for its age)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421157
Build year 2007101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202435595
Build year 2008 (worse for its age)103.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202430723
Build year 2009100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431742
Build year 201099.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202449450
Build year 2011 (better for its age)93.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415028
Build year 2012 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 454 tests, 95% interval 69.2–95.7)82.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024454

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen Fox MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen Fox MOT: about £152 (up to about £289 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 26,107).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Expected repair bill · 152.2 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill152.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue26107
Estimated range lower152.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue26107
Estimated range upper289.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue26107
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)64.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue26107
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)45.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue26107
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer23.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue26107
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)18.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue26107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Fox more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen Fox and 2 as often or more. The Volkswagen Fox has an MOT Risk Index of 116.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 26,107).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Volkswagen Fox (this model) · 116 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Fox (this model)116index100 = normal202426107
Chevrolet Spark122.7index116202414723
Ford EcoSport116.6index1162024102987
Seat Arona102.2index116202450672
Vauxhall Crossland103.2index116202467658
Suzuki Alto99index116202448032
Volkswagen Polo111.6index1162024595422
Vauxhall Grandland98index116202469131
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai Kona93.2index116202445683

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Fox normally do?

At age 16, the median Volkswagen Fox had covered 82,803 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 61,452 to 104,433 miles (2024, n = 4,252).

line · Volkswagen Fox · Age 12 median (rough estimate) · 59456 vs baseline · 2024
Age 12 median (rou: 59456. Age 18 P75: 107833. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 median (rough estimate)59456miles202488
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)37130miles202488
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)85082miles202488
Age 13 median68245miles20242379
Age 13 P2549898miles20242379
Age 13 P7588311miles20242379
Age 14 median73833miles20247475
Age 14 P2553125miles20247475
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 P7595142miles20247475
Age 15 median74120miles20244704
Age 15 P2552377miles20244704
Age 15 P7596598miles20244704
Age 16 median82803miles20244252
Age 16 P2561452miles20244252
Age 16 P75104433miles20244252
Age 17 median83454miles20244610
Age 17 P2561895miles20244610
Age 17 P75105357miles20244610
Age 18 median85610miles20242560
Age 18 P2563778miles20242560
Age 18 P75107833miles20242560

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen Fox MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 33.0% of Volkswagen Fox models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 61.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,999). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Age 10–14, <40k miles · 31.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, <40k miles31.3% failed first time20241365
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles43.3% failed first time20243311
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles52.9% failed first time20243351
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles55.1% failed first time20241667
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 47.6–60.1%)53.9% failed first time2024243
Age 15+, <40k miles33% failed first time20241425
Age 15+, 40-70k miles42.5% failed first time20243775
Age 15+, 70-100k miles51% failed first time20244889
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 100-140k miles56.1% failed first time20243305
Age 15+, 140k+ miles61.3% failed first time2024574

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Fox last?

16.9% of Volkswagen Fox models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 29,457).

line · Volkswagen Fox · 100,000 miles · 16.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 16.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles16.9% of tested cars202429457
150,000 miles1.2% of tested cars20242089
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars2024147

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Fox driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen Fox index is 124.1, against 114.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 26,107).

slope · Volkswagen Fox · Age and mileage adjusted index · 124.1 vs 114 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 114 vs 124.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index124.1index1142019–202426107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Fox fuel fails its MOT less?

All Volkswagen Fox models tested were petrol: 48.3% failed first time (2024, n = 26,078).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Petrol · 48.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol48.3% fail first timeother fuels202426078

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Fox engine is best?

No Volkswagen Fox engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 26,107).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 99 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre99index vs model norm100 = model average202424290
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre100.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024159685
Diesel 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 91.0–121.0)106index vs model norm100 = model average2024197

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen Fox fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen Fox range from 36.5% in the Dartford (DA) postcode area to 60.6% in the Dundee (DD) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Volkswagen Fox · Dundee (DD) · 60.6 vs 48.3 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 38%. 53%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)60.6% fail first time48.32024762
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 52.9–66.2%)59.7% fail first time48.32024206
Kirkcaldy (KY)59.5% fail first time48.320241203
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 31.1–39.6%)35.2% fail first time48.32024483
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 31.4–40.4%)35.8% fail first time48.32024428
Dartford (DA)36.5% fail first time48.32024952
Falkirk (FK)55.7% fail first time48.32024641
Aberdeen (AB)54.4% fail first time48.320241172
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS)52.8% fail first time48.320243743
Cardiff (CF)52.8% fail first time48.320244083
Exeter (EX)52.8% fail first time48.320242214
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 43.0–61.4%)52.3% fail first time48.32024109
Hull (HU)51.5% fail first time48.320241023
Plymouth (PL)51.3% fail first time48.320241866
Brighton (BN)51.0% fail first time48.320242934
Truro (TR)51.0% fail first time48.320241632
Perth (PH)50.4% fail first time48.32024623
Newport (NP)50.3% fail first time48.320241764
Sunderland (SR)49.9% fail first time48.32024650
Lincoln (LN)49.4% fail first time48.32024989
Inverness (IV)49.4% fail first time48.32024803
Swansea (SA)49.4% fail first time48.320243512
Motherwell (ML)48.9% fail first time48.32024589
Bournemouth (BH)48.8% fail first time48.320242266
Bath (BA)48.7% fail first time48.320242302
Portsmouth (PO)48.7% fail first time48.320243103
Kilmarnock (KA)48.6% fail first time48.32024677
Paisley (PA)48.5% fail first time48.32024622
Edinburgh (EH)48.4% fail first time48.320242557
Northampton (NN)47.7% fail first time48.320242227
Leeds (LS)47.7% fail first time48.320242553
Canterbury (CT)47.6% fail first time48.320241507
Cambridge (CB)47.6% fail first time48.320241394
Salisbury (SP)47.6% fail first time48.320241161
Glasgow (G)47.6% fail first time48.320242155
Dorchester (DT)47.5% fail first time48.320241077
Huddersfield (HD)47.5% fail first time48.320241075
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)47.3% fail first time48.320242173
Lancaster (LA)47.2% fail first time48.320241348
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 41.3–52.8%)47% fail first time48.32024283
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 42.4–51.4%)46.9% fail first time48.32024469
Watford (WD)46.8% fail first time48.32024506
Nottingham (NG)46.8% fail first time48.320243390
York (YO)46.8% fail first time48.320241887
Worcester (WR)46.7% fail first time48.320241253
Chester (CH)46.6% fail first time48.320241863
Swindon (SN)46.6% fail first time48.320241790
Blackpool (FY)46.5% fail first time48.32024692
St Albans (AL)46.5% fail first time48.32024671
Guildford (GU)46.3% fail first time48.320242788
Cleveland (TS)46.3% fail first time48.320241825
Southampton (SO)46.2% fail first time48.320242234
Gloucester (GL)46.2% fail first time48.320242911
Milton Keynes (MK)46.1% fail first time48.320241637
Carlisle (CA)46% fail first time48.32024950
Torquay (TQ)45.7% fail first time48.320241192
Colchester (CO)45.6% fail first time48.320241072
Darlington (DL)45.6% fail first time48.320241362
Ipswich (IP)45.4% fail first time48.320242173
Hemel Hempstead (HP)45.3% fail first time48.320241617
Warrington (WA)45.2% fail first time48.320241452
Manchester (M)45.2% fail first time48.320243049
Bradford (BD)45.1% fail first time48.320241990
Newcastle (NE)45.1% fail first time48.320244020
Stevenage (SG)45% fail first time48.320241340
London SW (SW)44.9% fail first time48.32024874
Telford (TF)44.7% fail first time48.32024673
Preston (PR)44.4% fail first time48.320241613
Norwich (NR)44.3% fail first time48.320242847
Halifax (HX)44.2% fail first time48.32024731
Oxford (OX)44.0% fail first time48.320242270
Leicester (LE)43.8% fail first time48.320242751
Durham (DH)43.8% fail first time48.320241122
Peterborough (PE)43.7% fail first time48.320242893
Reading (RG)43.5% fail first time48.320242731
Taunton (TA)43.5% fail first time48.320241430
Oldham (OL)43.5% fail first time48.320241224
Harrow (HA)43.4% fail first time48.32024657
London N (N)43.1% fail first time48.320241212
Stockport (SK)43.1% fail first time48.320242214
Tonbridge (TN)43.1% fail first time48.320242937
Wigan (WN)43.1% fail first time48.32024794
London W (W) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 38.4–47.6%)43.0% fail first time48.32024447
Coventry (CV)42.9% fail first time48.320242508
Blackburn (BB)42.8% fail first time48.320241455
Shrewsbury (SY)42.5% fail first time48.320241498
Medway (ME)42.4% fail first time48.320241974
Crewe (CW)42.0% fail first time48.320241095
Luton (LU)42% fail first time48.32024669
Derby (DE)42.0% fail first time48.320242398
Liverpool (L)41.7% fail first time48.320241687
Sheffield (S)41.6% fail first time48.320244427
Wakefield (WF)41.6% fail first time48.320241608
Llandudno (LL)41.5% fail first time48.320242341
Redhill (RH)41.5% fail first time48.320242204
Walsall (WS)41.3% fail first time48.320241090
Birmingham (B)41.0% fail first time48.320244480
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 36.1–46.1%)41.0% fail first time48.32024373
Hereford (HR)40.5% fail first time48.320241238
Chelmsford (CM)40.4% fail first time48.320241673
Twickenham (TW)40.3% fail first time48.320241244
Wolverhampton (WV)40.1% fail first time48.320241057
Croydon (CR)40.0% fail first time48.32024944
Slough (SL)39.8% fail first time48.320241052
Dudley (DY)39.5% fail first time48.320241207
Kingston upon Thames (KT)39.5% fail first time48.320241748
London SE (SE)39.4% fail first time48.320241410
Enfield (EN)39.4% fail first time48.32024807
Doncaster (DN)38.9% fail first time48.320242233
London NW (NW)38.5% fail first time48.32024760
Bromley (BR)38.5% fail first time48.32024676
London E (E)38.4% fail first time48.32024769
Uxbridge (UB)38.3% fail first time48.32024580
Bolton (BL)38.1% fail first time48.320241223
Romford (RM)37.2% fail first time48.32024591
Southend-on-Sea (SS)36.5% fail first time48.32024773

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen Fox rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen Fox MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.1 times the national rate: 1.59% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 26,069).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen Fox · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers26069

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen Fox ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.9% of Volkswagen Fox models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen Fox · Likely compliant · 99.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.9% estimate202426107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen Fox?

Of failed Volkswagen Fox MOTs, 44.0% were retested the same day and a further 53.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 61,422).

bar · Volkswagen Fox · Same-day retest · 44.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest44.0%failed initial tests2019–202461422
Retest within 10 days53.3%failed initial tests2019–202461422
Clean MOT streak30.1%observed chains2019–202432186
Repeat advisory38.1%observed chains2019–202432186
Decreasing odometer1.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202432726

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen Fox?

Volkswagen Fox models aged 8 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 34.7% of tests, against 53.7% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 55,414).

bullet · Volkswagen Fox · Low-use first-time failure · 34.7 vs 53.7 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 34.7 vs 53.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure34.7%53.72019–202455414
Low-use gap-19.0percentage points8–12k miles2019–202455414

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen Fox fails, does it fail again?

46.6% of Volkswagen Fox models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 39.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 16,658). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 42.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen Fox · Repeat after fail · 46.6 vs 39.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 46.6 vs 39.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail46.6%39.82019–202416658

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Fox faults come together?

On Volkswagen Fox models, road Wheels and tyres failures turn up together 5.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 134).

Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.3)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024134
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.6)3.6liftexpected joint rate202459
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.5liftexpected joint rate20248010
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024275
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024107
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024117
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024124
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024252
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024245
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202420
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024161
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024148
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024125
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024346
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.6)2.9liftexpected joint rate202473
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate20243602
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024258
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024346
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6liftexpected joint rate2024519
Brakes + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20242262
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024144
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024215
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024161
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.5liftexpected joint rate20246768
Brakes + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate20241436
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024355
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20244271
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20247653
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate202410481
Tyres + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20243347
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20244686
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20245040
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate20243307
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20242228
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.2liftexpected joint rate20244349
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20241467
Steering + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20243827
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate202410461
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024199
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate2024501
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2liftexpected joint rate20242134
Steering + Visibility2liftexpected joint rate20241885
Brakes + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20246802
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024292
Steering + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024928
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20246179
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20243080
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate202416075
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate20247147
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20249923
Suspension + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate20244957
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.7liftexpected joint rate202410457
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen Fox had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen Fox; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched3campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register26107

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volkswagen Fox cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volkswagen Fox models tested at age 13, about 44 failed the MOT first time; at age 18, about 47. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 13 and 14, 4.28 percentage points (2024).

Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1344.0% fail first time20242379
Age 1448.3% fail first time20247475
Age 1548.9% fail first time20244704
Age 1650.4% fail first time20244252
Age 1749.2% fail first time20244610
Age 1846.8% fail first time20242560

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen Fox fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 63.8% of Volkswagen Fox models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 16,444 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Volkswagen Fox also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Volkswagen Fox · Netherlands · 63.8 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 63.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands63.8% failed50.82024 by country16444

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen Fox MOT matter?

Volkswagen Fox models fail first time most in April (47.0%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in August (44.4%) (2024, n = 26,107).

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January: 45.1. December: 45.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Fox: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January45.1% fail first time31.1202418197
February45.1% fail first time30.0202415476
March45.5% fail first time28.3202416913
April47.0% fail first time29.820249602
May46.6% fail first time28.8202410924
June44.7% fail first time28.1202413048
July45.7% fail first time29.3202414613
August44.4% fail first time29.2202416768
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September44.6% fail first time28.2202418976
October45.8% fail first time30.3202419514
November45.9% fail first time30.6202417568
December45.8% fail first time29.3202412707

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen Fox? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 26,107 initial Volkswagen Fox tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 26,107 initial Volkswagen Fox tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 26,107 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen Fox MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-fox/

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Volkswagen Fox MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen Fox first-time MOT pass rate?

51.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (26,107 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 26,107 primary tests: 48.33% failed first time and 60.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 116 is shown separately.