MOT reliability
Volkswagen 1520
1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen 1520 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1520 has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 299,674 miles.
1
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
666
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen 1520 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1520 MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Emissions & nuisance16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering6%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Visibility4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Volkswagen 1520 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen 1520 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1520 MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- light scraping noise from offside rear brake/wheel (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- slight play/movement in nearside front wheel bearing (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
Volkswagen 1520 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 299,674 |
Volkswagen 1520 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen 1520 vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1520 MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Volkswagen 1520 in our data has covered around
299,674 miles.
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