MOT reliability
Volkswagen Blue bird
3 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen Blue bird vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Blue bird has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,290 miles.
3
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
10,312
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Blue bird problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Blue bird MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Other18%
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Emissions & nuisance16%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Identification & plates7%
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Visibility6%
Volkswagen Blue bird pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen Blue bird MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Blue bird MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Cant check rear brake pipes as there in a aftermarket plastic sleeve. (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear joint. (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Blue bird pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 24 | 92% | 116,233 |
| 2008 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 125,403 |
Volkswagen Blue bird reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen Blue bird vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Blue bird MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Blue bird in our data has covered around
119,290 miles.
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