Volkswagen Fox: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 15.0% of Volkswagen Fox MOT tests — 28,138 tests out of 187,834. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 19,825 | 13.1% |
| 2007 | 34,981 | 15.3% |
| 2008 | 31,447 | 15.1% |
| 2009 | 33,463 | 15.8% |
| 2010 | 51,884 | 15.8% |
| 2011 | 15,647 | 12.2% |
| 2012 | 563 | 9.6% |
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.