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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1500s

4 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volkswagen 1500s vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1500s has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,519 miles.

4
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
624
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1500s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1500s MOT tests:

  • Other114%
  • Brakes5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering5%

Volkswagen 1500s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volkswagen 1500s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1500s MOT tests:

  1. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  2. 165x15 tyres fitted to rear axle close to wheel arch (2 times)
  3. os and ns outer sills poor condition (2 times)
  4. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  9. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  10. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) (1 times)
  15. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1500s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 1 100% 35,796
1965 1 10 90% 33,130
1964 2 16 88% 58,575

Volkswagen 1500s reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volkswagen 1500s vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1500s MOT issues are: Horn not working (1.6.2a); 165x15 tyres fitted to rear axle close to wheel arch; os and ns outer sills poor condition.

The typical Volkswagen 1500s in our data has covered around 46,519 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 1500s

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