2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate and common faults

4,554 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,554 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.5%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.7%
  2. Suspension26.8%
  3. Body & chassis18.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.5%
  5. Brakes15.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.1%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2007 Volkswagen Fox cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 16)49.5%5,266 tests
2024 pass rate (age 17)50.7%4,554 tests
Change in one year+1.3 pointsaverage car: −0.1 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2007 Volkswagen Fox is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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 2007 Volkswagen Fox?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2007 Volkswagen Fox cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,554 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Fox?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Fox reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Fox getting worse with age?

In 2023, 49.5% passed first time. In 2024, 50.7% passed (+1.3 points). An average car that age changed by −0.1 points, so the 2007 Volkswagen Fox is ageing better than average.