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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Bombardier

2 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Bombardier vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bombardier has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,901 miles.

2
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
263
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Bombardier problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Bombardier MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
  • Lamps & electrical21%
  • Body & structure16%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes5%
  • Visibility5%

Volkswagen Bombardier pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Bombardier MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central, brake pipe for n/s/r brake (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up the wrong side (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up the wrong side (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Volkswagen Bombardier pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 9 100% 25,650
1986 1 10 80% 94,152

Volkswagen Bombardier reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Bombardier vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Bombardier MOT issues are: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)).

The typical Volkswagen Bombardier in our data has covered around 59,901 miles.

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