Is the Volkswagen Fox ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 28,376 MOT tests, around 100% of Volkswagen Foxes still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Fox in the data (2006 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 28,376
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Fox ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Foxes of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Likely compliant88 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant2,424 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant7,870 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant5,020 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant4,699 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant5,255 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant2,983 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Fox
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Foxes tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Foxes fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Fox MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Fox for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Foxes in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2012. 2010 was the most common year, with 7,874 tests (28% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Almost every Fox in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2012) passed first time 73% of the time at 61,079 miles on average, and the oldest (2006) passed 54% at 85,553 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Fox's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.9% of tests); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (8.1%) and "fractured or broken" (5.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.8% of tests.
Overall, 52% of Foxes passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 76,008 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 28,376 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Fox carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 28,376 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Fox and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Fox ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Foxes on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Fox years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Foxes first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Fox is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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