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Volkswagen Fox MOT Results

Registered in 2011
62.0% pass rate
from 2,570 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Fox is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.93% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.078% fail on Switch (28 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.039% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 12% fail on Visibility (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.62% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.039% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.078% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Brake discs (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Air and vacuum systems (44 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Leaks (80 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Servos (23 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Servos
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.078% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.039% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.078% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.078% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Panel
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
    • 0.078% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pump
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
    • 0.078% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.078% fail on Road Wheels (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
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