Volkswagen Fox MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.4% pass rate
from 8,450 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Fox is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms (15% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.059% fail on Sub-frames (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.036% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.012% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.059% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.82% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.024% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Horn
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Visibility (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.047% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.083% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Hose
      • 0.024% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.071% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
    • 0.071% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray
    • 0.047% fail on Seats
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.012% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (88% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.96% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Hand lever (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pedal (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Leaks (22 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.024% fail on Attachment (93% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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