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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 3 dr

1 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 3 dr vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 3 dr has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,229 miles.

1
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 3 dr problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 3 dr MOT tests:

  • Other280%
  • Brakes20%
  • Emissions & nuisance20%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 3 dr MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 3 dr MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  3. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  5. Oil leak (1 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  7. boot catch weak (1 times)
  8. brake fluid level low (1 times)
  9. corrosion on bulkhead, rear inner arches & front axle. (1 times)
  10. fan belt loose (1 times)
  11. headlamp lenses cracked (1 times)
  12. master cylinder damp but no signs of leaks at time of test (1 times)
  13. nearside rear back plate damp (1 times)
  14. rear drop links loose (1 times)
  15. speedo not working (1 times)

Volkswagen 3 dr pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1969 1 2 50% 37,229

Volkswagen 3 dr reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 3 dr vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 3 dr MOT issues are: Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).

The typical Volkswagen 3 dr in our data has covered around 37,229 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 3 dr

See how the Volkswagen 3 dr stacks up against other Volkswagen models on MOT reliability:

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