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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Driver

4 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volkswagen Driver vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Driver has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,772 miles.

4
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
6,337
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Driver problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Driver MOT tests:

  • Other43%
  • Steering32%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Brakes4%

Volkswagen Driver pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11367%
122100%
131100%
141100%
15333%
16250%
1720%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volkswagen Driver MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  4. Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Upper Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  8. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
  15. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)

Volkswagen Driver pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 2 9 78% 111,651
1991 1 1 0% 107,644
1990 1 4 25% 132,142

Volkswagen Driver reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volkswagen Driver vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Driver MOT issues are: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).

The typical Volkswagen Driver in our data has covered around 115,772 miles.

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