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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 200

1 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 200 vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 200 has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,292 miles.

1
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
512
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 200 MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Brakes20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Volkswagen 200 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 200 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  5. Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  6. Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) (1 times)
  7. Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)

Volkswagen 200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 1 16 56% 28,292

Volkswagen 200 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 200 vehicles in our MOT data, 56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 200 MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b); Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1).

The typical Volkswagen 200 in our data has covered around 28,292 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 200

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