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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1200 saloon

4 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volkswagen 1200 saloon vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1200 saloon has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,628 miles.

4
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
120
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1200 saloon problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1200 saloon MOT tests:

  • Other56%
  • Brakes19%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volkswagen 1200 saloon MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1200 saloon MOT tests:

  1. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  2. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  3. dip switch partley obstructed by non standerd shelf fitted (2 times)
  4. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  5. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  10. Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  14. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted calliper body fouling disk (1.1.21 (c)) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1200 saloon pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1963 1 11 64% 29,365
1961 1 10 70% 80,184
1959 1 2 100% 57,018
1956 1 2 50% 7,948

Volkswagen 1200 saloon reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volkswagen 1200 saloon vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1200 saloon MOT issues are: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); dip switch partley obstructed by non standerd shelf fitted.

The typical Volkswagen 1200 saloon in our data has covered around 43,628 miles.

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