MOT reliability
Volkswagen Grafter
14 vehicles · 188 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Volkswagen Grafter vehicles and 188 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Grafter has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,549 miles.
14
Vehicles
188
MOT tests
8,840
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Grafter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Grafter MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Brakes19%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen Grafter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 13 | 85% |
| 4 | 15 | 80% |
| 5 | 15 | 87% |
| 6 | 13 | 77% |
| 7 | 17 | 59% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 9 | 89% |
| 11 | 12 | 67% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 12 | 67% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (14)
Most common Volkswagen Grafter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Grafter MOT tests:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (9 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Volkswagen Grafter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 23 | 74% | 123,574 |
| 2011 | 2 | 29 | 83% | 175,387 |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 71% | — |
| 2009 | 3 | 30 | 87% | 120,638 |
| 2008 | 3 | 47 | 72% | 171,750 |
| 2007 | 2 | 41 | 68% | 132,103 |
Volkswagen Grafter reliability FAQ
Across 14 Volkswagen Grafter vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Grafter MOT issues are:
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).
The typical Volkswagen Grafter in our data has covered around
154,549 miles.
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