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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1303 convertible

1 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 1303 convertible vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1303 convertible has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,909 miles.

1
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
3.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1303 convertible problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1303 convertible MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Body & structure2%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 1303 convertible MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1303 convertible MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. drivers door handle defective but still opens door (2 times)
  7. reflective plates fitted over old style number plates (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  10. rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Outer drive shaft joint has a pin snapped but is not insecure (2 times)
  12. tyre pressure low nearside front and rear/ offside rear (2 times)
  13. Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1303 convertible pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 20 55% 99,909

Volkswagen 1303 convertible reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 1303 convertible vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1303 convertible MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Horn not working (1.6.2a); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Volkswagen 1303 convertible in our data has covered around 99,909 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 1303 convertible

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