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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up

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

Based on 1 Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,225 miles.

1
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
864
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Steering5%

Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
2250%
31100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  3. Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  6. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  7. Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  9. Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e) (1 times)
  13. Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)

Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 6 67% 15,225

Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up MOT issues are: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3).

The typical Volkswagen 265 double cab pick-up in our data has covered around 15,225 miles.

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