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MOT reliability

Volkswagen J

1 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen J vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen J has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,181 miles.

1
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
42
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen J problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen J MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
  • Other33%
  • Lamps & electrical22%
  • Steering11%
  • Visibility6%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen J MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  2. rear tyres have small cracks in tread area (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail inadequately welded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. heavy undersealing covering previous underbody repairs (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Volkswagen J pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1967 1 8 75% 61,181

Volkswagen J reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen J vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen J MOT issues are: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); rear tyres have small cracks in tread area; Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)).

The typical Volkswagen J in our data has covered around 61,181 miles.

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