Volkswagen Fox MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.4% pass rate
from 6,197 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Fox is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joints (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Axle
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamps (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.032% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.097% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.097% fail on Electrical equipment (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies) (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.016% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.048% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
      • 0.048% fail on Other passenger's door (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray
    • 0.081% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
    • 0.048% fail on Chassis
      • 0.048% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.016% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.016% fail on Floor
  • 12% fail on Visibility (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Washers (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.065% fail on Bonnet (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.097% fail on Fluid leaks (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Engine oil leaks (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (20% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.065% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.032% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Rod
        • 0.016% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.40% fail on Air and vacuum systems (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Leaks (27 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.016% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (23% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.065% fail on Other components
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.048% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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