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Volkswagen Fox 2003-2019 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.2 6V Petrol (BMD)
( - 2007) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km

Service intervals · 1.2 6V Petrol (BMD) · ( - 2007)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
(2008 - 2010) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.2 6V Petrol (BMD) · (2008 - 2010)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
2011 Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.2 6V Petrol (BMD) · 2011

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
1.2 6V Petrol (CHFA)
(2008 - 2010) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.2 6V Petrol (CHFA) · (2008 - 2010)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
2011 Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.2 6V Petrol (CHFA) · 2011

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
1.2 6V Petrol (CHFB)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.2 6V Petrol (CHFB) · (2008 - 2010)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
1.4 8V Petrol (BKR)
(2008 - 2010) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 1.4 8V Petrol (BKR) · (2008 - 2010)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
(2011 - ) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.4 8V Petrol (BKR) · (2011 - )

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Steering ball joints: check for damage and play
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
( - 2007) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km

Service intervals · 1.4 8V Petrol (BKR) · ( - 2007)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Renew the spark plugs
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
1.4 TDI Diesel (BNM)
( - 2007) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 90,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.4 TDI Diesel (BNM) · ( - 2007)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage
(2008 - 2010) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 90,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid first change at 36 months; then every 24 months
  • Reset the service indicator every 15,000 km/12 months

Service intervals · 1.4 TDI Diesel (BNM) · (2008 - 2010)

Task 15,000 km/12 months 30,000 km/24 months 45,000 km/36 months 60,000 km/48 months Inspection service: first service at 60,000 km/36 months; then every 60,000 km/24 months 75,000 km/60 months 90,000 km/72 months 105,000 km/84 months 120,000 km/96 months 135,000 km/108 months 150,000 km/120 months 165,000 km/132 months 180,000 km/144 months 195,000 km/156 months 210,000 km/168 months 225,000 km/180 months 240,000 km/192 months 255,000 km/204 months 270,000 km/216 months 285,000 km/228 months 300,000 km/240 months 315,000 km/252 months 330,000 km/264 months 345,000 km/276 months 360,000 km/288 months 375,000 km/300 months 390,000 km/312 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake pad and lining thickness
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the body for corrosion and damage