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Volkswagen Fox MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.5% pass rate
from 5,433 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Fox is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 6.0% fail on Springs
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.074% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.074% fail on Dipswitch (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Main beam tell-tale (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.037% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Horn
      • 0.055% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Visibility (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.018% fail on Window
    • 0.055% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Joints (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.092% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.092% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.074% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.092% fail on Tank
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.055% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.055% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.037% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Lever
    • 0.96% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Air and vacuum systems (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Leaks (36 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.055% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.037% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Steering component
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.018% fail on Rams
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.055% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.018% fail on Steering play
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.092% fail on Road Wheels (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.018% fail on Attachment
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