2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 49.6% of Volkswagen Fox cars first used in 2007 passed their MOT first time, against 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007. Across 13,788 Fox first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and body, chassis and structure.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Volkswagen Fox cars first used in 2007 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Fox cars first used in 2007 against all cars first used in 2007 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Fox figure was 7.8 points lower.
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| Test year | 2007 Fox | All cars first used 2007 | Fox first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51.2% | 56.8% | 6,167 |
| 2022 | 49.8% | 57.2% | 5,722 |
| 2023 | 49.5% | 57.0% | 5,266 |
| 2024 | 50.8% | 56.9% | 4,625 |
| 2025 | 49.6% | 57.4% | 3,897 |
Common 2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT failures
Share of the 6,898 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 18.0% | 1,241 |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 11.1% | 765 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | 10.8% | 748 |
| Position lamp: not working | 10.7% | 740 |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | 10.7% | 739 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Fox in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Coil spring replacement | £248 | £175–£400 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2007 Volkswagen Fox before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
Common 2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2007 Fox cars, as a share of all 13,788 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 16.1% | 2,214 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 15.8% | 2,183 |
| Coil spring: corroded | 13.3% | 1,834 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 11.1% | 1,533 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 9.7% | 1,341 |
Questions about the 2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2007 Volkswagen Fox?
In 2025, 49.6% of Fox cars first used in 2007 passed their MOT first time, against 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2007 Fox most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 47.5% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (41.9%) and body, chassis and structure (30.7%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (18.0%).
How often does a 2007 Volkswagen Fox fail its MOT?
In 2025, 50.4% of first tests on Fox cars first used in 2007 did not pass first time: 41.1% failed, and a further 9.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 6,898 of 13,788 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2007 Volkswagen Fox MOT advisories?
“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 16.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (15.8%), “Coil spring: corroded” (13.3%), “Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases” (11.1%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (9.7%).
Is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 51.2% in 2021 to 49.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2007
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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