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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 2 door saloon

1 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 2 door saloon vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 2 door saloon has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,528 miles.

1
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
1,220
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 2 door saloon problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 2 door saloon MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Emissions & nuisance36%
  • Brakes36%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 2 door saloon MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  3. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  4. Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
  8. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)

Volkswagen 2 door saloon pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1963 1 5 60% 54,528

Volkswagen 2 door saloon reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 2 door saloon vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 2 door saloon MOT issues are: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8).

The typical Volkswagen 2 door saloon in our data has covered around 54,528 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 2 door saloon

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