MOT reliability
Volkswagen Clipper
129 vehicles · 170 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 129 Volkswagen Clipper vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Clipper has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,077 miles.
129
Vehicles
170
MOT tests
4,540
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Clipper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Clipper MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes8%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Volkswagen Clipper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (115), Diesel (14)
Most common Volkswagen Clipper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Clipper MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
Volkswagen Clipper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 68,935 |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 71,860 |
| 1993 | 1 | 24 | 75% | 105,772 |
| 1988 | 2 | 26 | 85% | 121,619 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 125,826 |
| 1985 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 153,465 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 224,800 |
| 1978 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 58,772 |
| 1970 | 1 | 23 | 74% | 118,284 |
| 1968 | 3 | 33 | 85% | 43,727 |
Volkswagen Clipper reliability FAQ
Across 129 Volkswagen Clipper vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Clipper MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Horn not working (1.6.2a).
The typical Volkswagen Clipper in our data has covered around
133,077 miles.
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