2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate and common faults

2,356 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,356 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.2%
  2. Suspension21.8%
  3. Brakes15.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  6. Body & chassis8.4%
  7. Tyres6.7%
  8. Steering3.4%

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 structure11.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.7%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2011 Volkswagen Fox cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 12)59.0%2,425 tests
2024 pass rate (age 13)56.1%2,356 tests
Change in one year−2.9 pointsaverage car: −1.2 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2011 Volkswagen Fox is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2011 Volkswagen Fox?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2011 Volkswagen Fox cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,356 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Fox?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Fox reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Fox getting worse with age?

In 2023, 59.0% passed first time. In 2024, 56.1% passed (−2.9 points). An average car that age changed by −1.2 points, so the 2011 Volkswagen Fox is ageing worse than average.