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Volkswagen Fox MOT Results

Registered in 2006
54.2% pass rate
from 3,737 tests in 2021
(6.3% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Fox is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Axles
      • 0.45% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.054% fail on Switch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.99% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 0.054% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.080% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Tank
      • 0.054% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.080% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.080% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.054% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Chassis condition (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.027% fail on Load security
      • 0.027% fail on Tailgate
  • 11% fail on Visibility (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.027% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.054% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
    • 0.80% fail on Parking brake control (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Lever (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic stability control (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Air and vacuum systems (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Leaks (26 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Valves (55 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
    • 0.32% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
      • 0.027% fail on Valves
    • 0.054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
      • 0.027% fail on Additional braking device
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.080% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (73% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.054% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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