2010 Volkswagen Fox · 25,791 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Fox reliability
2010 Volkswagen Foxs fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Fox years (25,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- 46.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 70,847
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,791
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.6% of tests fail here (157% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Fox
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.6%
- Lights and electrics21.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors13%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Brakes8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Tyres6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.89%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.82%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.74%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.53%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.42%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.51%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.26%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.63%)
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Foxs fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Fox years (25,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Fox MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.32% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.89% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Fox have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Fox shows 70,847 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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