MOT reliability
Volkswagen K70
25 vehicles · 169 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Volkswagen K70 vehicles and 169 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen K70 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,805 miles.
25
Vehicles
169
MOT tests
2,764
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen K70 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen K70 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Brakes9%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
Volkswagen K70 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21), Diesel (4)
Most common Volkswagen K70 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen K70 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (4 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- battery loose (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
Volkswagen K70 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 20 | 65% | 99,901 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 72,946 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 61,716 |
| 2004 | 1 | 20 | 55% | — |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 132,926 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 128,112 |
| 1997 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 76,144 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65,986 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 35,608 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 95,197 |
| 1980 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 9,735 |
| 1979 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 75,677 |
| 1974 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 82,675 |
| 1973 | 2 | 9 | 56% | 70,490 |
| 1972 | 6 | 34 | 79% | 55,276 |
Volkswagen K70 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Volkswagen K70 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen K70 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8).
The typical Volkswagen K70 in our data has covered around
72,805 miles.
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