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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Double cab

4 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volkswagen Double cab vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Double cab has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,640 miles.

4
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
564
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Double cab problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Double cab MOT tests:

  • Other73%
  • Steering8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Brakes3%
  • Body & structure3%

Volkswagen Double cab pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
2250%
41100%
51100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volkswagen Double cab MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  2. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  9. Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) (1 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)

Volkswagen Double cab pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 3 67% 97,672
2009 1 7 71% 65,240
1981 1 2 50% 49,995
1975 1 15 93% 37,655

Volkswagen Double cab reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volkswagen Double cab vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Double cab MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a).

The typical Volkswagen Double cab in our data has covered around 62,640 miles.

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