Volkswagen Fox MOT Results
Registered in 201066.7% pass rate
from 7,655 tests in 2017
(14% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Fox is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(23% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
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2.5% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.9% fail on Front lamps (23% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.026% fail on All position lamps
- 0.026% fail on Switch (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp
- 0.013% fail on Matched pair
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Individual lamps (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.065% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
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0.39% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.39% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.026% fail on Tell tale
- 0.013% fail on Switch
- 0.10% fail on Horn
- 0.078% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.026% fail on Battery
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0.013% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.013% fail on Lamp
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12% fail on
Suspension
(49% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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3.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(180% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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3.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 0.052% fail on Location
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 0.35% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.24% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.17% fail on Rear
- 0.065% fail on Front
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0.20% fail on
Drive shafts
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Constant velocity joints (75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Couplings
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0.20% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.078% fail on Condition
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0.065% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.065% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.052% fail on
Bonded suspension
(4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.039% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.026% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.026% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.026% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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4.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(180% worse than other 2010 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(67% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Wipers (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Windscreen
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
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5.7% fail on
Tyres
(15% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Size/type
- 0.026% fail on Valve stem
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4.0% fail on
Brakes
(29% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.69% fail on Rear wheels (33% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.44% fail on Front wheels
- 0.18% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.013% fail on Brake operation
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1.5% fail on
Hub components
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Parking brake
(200% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Components
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.039% fail on Hoses
- 0.013% fail on Pipes
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.013% fail on Leaks
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0.12% fail on
Components
(72% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(28 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Components
(38 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Servos (70 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Leaks
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0.10% fail on
Components
(38 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.052% fail on ABS (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.013% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.013% fail on
Pedal
- 0.013% fail on Anti-slip
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0.013% fail on
Pedal
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
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3.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Emissions (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.16% fail on Cap
- 0.13% fail on System
- 0.013% fail on Hose
- 0.013% fail on Pipe
- 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.24% fail on Body condition (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Doors
- 0.10% fail on Passengers front
- 0.065% fail on Drivers
- 0.026% fail on Passengers other
- 0.026% fail on Engine mountings
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0.026% fail on
Seats
- 0.026% fail on Passengers
- 0.013% fail on Speedometer
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0.42% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.29% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Requirements
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0.12% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (59% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
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0.37% fail on
Steering
(64% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Steering rack
- 0.013% fail on Ball joint
- 0.013% fail on Drag link end
- 0.013% fail on Steering arm
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0.14% fail on
Power steering
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Operation
- 0.026% fail on Steering operation
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0.013% fail on
Steering control
- 0.013% fail on Steering column
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0.20% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate
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0.18% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.039% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2010 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Volkswagen Fox (2006 - 2012)
More substantial than a Lupo. High seats. Roomy cabin seats four comfortably. Cheap.