Volkswagen FOX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 35,952 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 35,952 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 52% of Volkswagen FOX cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the FOX tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen FOX cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on visibility, suspension, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on seat belts, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen FOX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen FOX is more demanding than average for its age: 52% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give visibility, suspension and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen FOX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen FOX in 2024: 13 years and older, 52%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen FOX MOT?
For Volkswagen FOX cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (9.6% of tests vs 4.3% fleet), suspension (14.9% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), emissions & leaks (8.2% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).