MOT reliability
Volkswagen Man
4 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Man vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Man has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,131 miles.
4
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Man problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Man MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Emissions & nuisance21%
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Brakes21%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Steering14%
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Visibility7%
Volkswagen Man pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Volkswagen Man MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Man MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned european headlamps fitted kick beam opposite way (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive pto hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Volkswagen Man pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 39,379 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 37,955 |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 49,237 |
Volkswagen Man reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Man vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Man MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Man in our data has covered around
41,131 miles.
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