MOT reliability
Volkswagen Convertible
61 vehicles · 469 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 61 Volkswagen Convertible vehicles and 469 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Convertible has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,359 miles.
61
Vehicles
469
MOT tests
1,182
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Convertible problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Convertible MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Convertible pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 11 | 64% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 12 | 67% |
| 11 | 9 | 89% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (61)
Most common Volkswagen Convertible MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Convertible MOT tests:
- Oil leak (15 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (12 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (8 times)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (6 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (6 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (6 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (5 times)
Volkswagen Convertible pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 7,308 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 111,130 |
| 2008 | 1 | 17 | 94% | 13,955 |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 91,921 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 28,448 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 115,392 |
| 1998 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 92,220 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,847 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 67,199 |
| 1986 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 80,579 |
| 1984 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 92,422 |
| 1977 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 48,061 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 46,102 |
| 1973 | 3 | 13 | 69% | 45,960 |
| 1972 | 7 | 71 | 86% | 19,457 |
| 1971 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 92,257 |
| 1970 | 6 | 26 | 85% | 57,852 |
| 1969 | 3 | 31 | 68% | 56,063 |
| 1968 | 3 | 24 | 83% | 70,911 |
| 1967 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 887 |
| 1966 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 3,861 |
| 1965 | 4 | 40 | 78% | 29,908 |
| 1964 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 45,783 |
| 1963 | 3 | 9 | 89% | 67,245 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 91,684 |
| 1961 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 57,876 |
| 1960 | 4 | 35 | 83% | 49,004 |
| 1957 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 35,934 |
| 1955 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 29,713 |
Volkswagen Convertible reliability FAQ
Across 61 Volkswagen Convertible vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Convertible MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Convertible in our data has covered around
49,359 miles.
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