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Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 reliable? We analysed 1,641 real MOT tests across 260 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,641 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.6%
Typical Mileage
65,888mi
Annual Mileage
3,907mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Urban Fox 55.

Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Urban Fox 55. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,934 mi/yr
Typical
3,907 mi/yr
Average
4,944 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,531 mi/yr

Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
65,888 mi
75th Percentile
86,759 mi
95th Percentile
118,379 mi
Max Recorded
667,825 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 THIS CAR 84.6% 1,641 65,888 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Toyota Auris Active D4-D 90.5% 1,241 80,545 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Urban Fox 55?

The Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 1,641 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 owner drives around 3,907 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 reliable?
Based on 1,641 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 has a 84.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Urban Fox 55?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 does around 3,907 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Urban Fox 55?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.