2011 Volkswagen Fox · 8,117 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Fox reliability
2011 Volkswagen Foxs fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Fox years (8,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- 40.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Foxs: 47.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 64,154
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,117
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.7% of tests fail here (154% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Fox
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Suspension15.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.9%
- Brakes8.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
- Tyres5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.98%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.61%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.82%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.29%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.25%)
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Foxs fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Fox years (8,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Fox MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.21% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Fox have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Fox shows 64,154 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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