MOT reliability
Volkswagen Bay camper
7 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Volkswagen Bay camper vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bay camper has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,647 miles.
7
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
1,169
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Bay camper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Bay camper MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Visibility0%
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Lamps & electrical0%
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Body & structure0%
Volkswagen Bay camper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Volkswagen Bay camper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Bay camper MOT tests:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (10 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (8 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (5 times)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (3 times)
Volkswagen Bay camper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 58,106 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 70% | 32,684 |
| 1980 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 70,444 |
| 1974 | 2 | 28 | 61% | 32,942 |
| 1972 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 58,399 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 62,015 |
Volkswagen Bay camper reliability FAQ
Across 7 Volkswagen Bay camper vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Bay camper MOT issues are:
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Volkswagen Bay camper in our data has covered around
49,647 miles.
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