MOT reliability
Volkswagen B
6 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen B vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen B has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,314 miles.
6
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
4,866
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen B problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen B MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen B pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (2), Other (1)
Most common Volkswagen B MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen B MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- offside rear inner constant velocity joint boot split open (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) (2 times)
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) (1 times)
Volkswagen B pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 116,826 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 89% | 134,777 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 18,712 |
| 1973 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 80,436 |
| 1964 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 59,132 |
Volkswagen B reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen B vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen B MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Oil leak; offside rear inner constant velocity joint boot split open.
The typical Volkswagen B in our data has covered around
68,314 miles.
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