Volkswagen Fox
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 49,254 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
49,254
Highest Pass Rate
2012 (77%)
Years Covered
7
About the Volkswagen Fox
The Volkswagen Fox was MOT tested 49,254 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2006 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 144 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 68%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Volkswagen Foxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Fox by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Fox
Is the Volkswagen Fox reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2006 to 2012), the Volkswagen Fox averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 49,254 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.
Which year Volkswagen Fox has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Volkswagen Fox has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 68%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Volkswagen Foxs more reliable?
Newer Volkswagen Foxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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