2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate and common faults

7,391 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,391 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.5%
  2. Suspension28.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.8%
  4. Brakes14.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.7%
  6. Body & chassis9.3%
  7. Tyres7.3%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Volkswagen Fox?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2010 Volkswagen Fox cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,391 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Fox?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Fox reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).