Volkswagen Fox
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 49,254 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
49,254
Best Year
2012 (77%)
Years Covered
7
About the Volkswagen Fox
The Volkswagen Fox has been tested 49,254 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (2006 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 144 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 68%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN FOXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 88,671 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 68,514 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Fox is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Fox by Year
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