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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1587

1 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 1587 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1587 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,022 miles.

1
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
1,693
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1587 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1587 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Lamps & electrical4%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 1587 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1587 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) (1 times)
  5. Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) (1 times)
  8. front fitted seat belts need refitting (but as yet not affecting safety). (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  11. front tyres starting to perish (1 times)
  12. hub oil leak nearside rear (1 times)
  13. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)

Volkswagen 1587 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1966 1 24 50% 34,022

Volkswagen 1587 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 1587 vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1587 MOT issues are: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).

The typical Volkswagen 1587 in our data has covered around 34,022 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 1587

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