Volkswagen Fox: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 187,834 Volkswagen Fox MOT tests in this dataset, 15.9% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 19,825 | 14.9% |
| 2007 | 34,981 | 16.6% |
| 2008 | 31,447 | 17.4% |
| 2009 | 33,463 | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 51,884 | 15.5% |
| 2011 | 15,647 | 13.9% |
| 2012 | 563 | 10.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.