MOT reliability
Volkswagen Bird of prey
1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen Bird of prey vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bird of prey has an overall 70% pass rate.
1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
333
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Bird of prey problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Bird of prey MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Steering11%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure3%
Volkswagen Bird of prey pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen Bird of prey MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Bird of prey MOT tests:
- Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c) (2 times)
- Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- headbearings slightly notchy. (2 times)
- headbearings notchy (2 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- both rear tyres have worn inner edges (1 times)
- Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
Volkswagen Bird of prey pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 23 | 70% | — |
Volkswagen Bird of prey reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen Bird of prey vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Bird of prey MOT issues are:
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (9.2.1c); Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1); Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).
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