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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Bus type

2 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Bus type vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Bus type has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 172,808 miles.

2
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
13,018
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Bus type problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Bus type MOT tests:

  • Other39%
  • Brakes25%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Visibility7%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%

Volkswagen Bus type pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
22100%
32100%
42100%
5367%
6367%
7367%
8367%
9450%
10250%
11250%
122100%
141100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Volkswagen Bus type MOT faults

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

  1. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  4. oil leak (2 times)
  5. Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  7. all brake pipes light corrosion (2 times)
  8. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable strut top pivot (2.2.C.1d) (1 times)
  10. Offside Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable strut top pivot (2.2.C.1d) (1 times)
  11. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split pipe under bonnet (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side and off side (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) (1 times)

Volkswagen Bus type pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 2 31 74% 172,808

Volkswagen Bus type reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Bus type vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Bus type MOT issues are: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Volkswagen Bus type in our data has covered around 172,808 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Bus type

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