Second Hand Volkswagen Fox Gearbox Mount

Yes, the Volkswagen Fox is a front-wheel-drive car and all variants were fitted with a manual gearbox, which is supported by a gearbox mount (sometimes called a transmission mount) as part of the engine and gearbox mounting system. This is a genuine and commonly replaced wear item on the Fox. If you are unsure whether the mount you need is the gearbox mount specifically or one of the other engine mounts, describe the location to the breaker and they can advise.

The Volkswagen Fox sold in the UK ran as a single generation from 2005 to 2011, so a 2006 and a 2010 car fall within the same model generation. However, the most important factor for gearbox mount fitment is the engine code, not simply the year, so you should check your engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check and supply it to the breaker. Confirm the cross-year fit directly with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

The engine code matters more than the year for mechanical mounting parts like the gearbox mount, because different engine variants in the Fox used different gearbox and mounting configurations even within the same model year. The Fox was offered with a 1.2-litre petrol (engine codes BMD and AZQ), a 1.4-litre petrol (BKR), and a 1.4-litre TDI diesel (BNM and BMS), and mounting specifications can differ between these. Always supply your engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check, when requesting a quote from a breaker.

Petrol and diesel engines have different gearboxes and can have different mounting arrangements, so the gearbox mount from a petrol Fox is not necessarily the same as one from a diesel Fox. When contacting a breaker, make clear whether your car is a petrol or diesel and supply the engine code for the most accurate match. Never assume a part from the other fuel type will interchange.

No, the trim level of the Fox does not affect gearbox mount fitment — this is a mechanical part determined by engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type, not by whether the car is a base or higher-spec trim. The Fox was a relatively straightforward single-model range in the UK without the kind of performance sub-variants that would introduce different drivetrain configurations. Focus your enquiry to the breaker on your engine code rather than the trim name.

The single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker is your engine code, which is printed on your V5 registration document or can be obtained via a VIN check. You should also confirm your fuel type (petrol or diesel) and the year of your car. Supply your full registration to the breaker so they can verify fitment against their stock before you commit to buying.