VOLKSWAGEN FOX MOT pass rate
60.6% of 36,063 VOLKSWAGEN FOX MOT tests pass.
The FOX passes 60.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (79.0%).
The VOLKSWAGEN FOX passes 60.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 62.0% at 10–15 years to 59.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 62.0% | 17,343 | 74,969 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.3% | 18,720 | 84,757 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN FOX
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN FOX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 52.4% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 28.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 27.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 24.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 14.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 8.0% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN FOX?
- 60.6% of VOLKSWAGEN FOX MOT tests pass, based on 36,063 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN FOX?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN FOX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN FOX's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.