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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 2

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen 2 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 2 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,526 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
738
Avg miles / year
3.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 2 MOT tests:

  • Other102%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Brakes3%
  • Steering2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen 2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 2 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
  3. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  6. Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d) (2 times)
  7. oil leak (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)

Volkswagen 2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 6 67% 88,620
1972 1 11 73% 98,433

Volkswagen 2 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen 2 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 2 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a).

The typical Volkswagen 2 in our data has covered around 93,526 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 2

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