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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 21

2 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen 21 vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 21 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,015 miles.

2
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
282
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 21 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 21 MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
  • Seatbelts & equipment14%

Volkswagen 21 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1367%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen 21 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 21 MOT tests:

  1. Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Volkswagen 21 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 2 6 67% 59,015

Volkswagen 21 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen 21 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 21 MOT issues are: Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ; Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing .

The typical Volkswagen 21 in our data has covered around 59,015 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 21

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21 vs Golf 21 vs Polo 21 vs Passat 21 vs Transporter

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