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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Bugg

2 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Bugg vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bugg has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,249 miles.

2
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
638
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Bugg problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Bugg MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Brakes12%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Bugg MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  2. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  3. no warning light for main beam (2 times)
  4. it is in my opinion the exhaust is exceptionally noisy (1 times)
  5. Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) (1 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4) (1 times)
  11. Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)

Volkswagen Bugg pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1970 1 2 100% 49,861
1967 1 10 80% 86,638

Volkswagen Bugg reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Bugg vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Bugg MOT issues are: Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); no warning light for main beam.

The typical Volkswagen Bugg in our data has covered around 68,249 miles.

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