Volkswagen Transporter vs Volkswagen Urban fox: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Volkswagen Urban fox
77%
MOT pass rate · 76 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Urban fox is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Transporter | Volkswagen Urban fox |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 137,029 mi | 75,400 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,535 | 76 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Transporter
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Volkswagen Urban fox
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Urban fox is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.