MOT reliability
Volkswagen 1
8 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Volkswagen 1 vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,333 miles.
8
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
2,616
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen 1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1 MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Brakes14%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
Volkswagen 1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 60% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (2)
Most common Volkswagen 1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1 MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play (2 times)
Volkswagen 1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 70,326 |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 82% | — |
| 2004 | 2 | 33 | 73% | 99,643 |
| 1990 | 2 | 50 | 62% | 123,044 |
| 1983 | 1 | 21 | 86% | 97,838 |
| 1969 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 60,794 |
Volkswagen 1 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Volkswagen 1 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1 MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Volkswagen 1 in our data has covered around
96,333 miles.
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