MOT reliability
Volkswagen Mpv
18 vehicles · 232 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Volkswagen Mpv vehicles and 232 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Mpv has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 136,451 miles.
18
Vehicles
232
MOT tests
4,881
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Mpv problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Mpv MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes8%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure2%
Volkswagen Mpv pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 10 | 60% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 10 | 50% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Diesel (7)
Most common Volkswagen Mpv MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Mpv MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (9 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (9 times)
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (7 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
Volkswagen Mpv pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 81,155 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 31,112 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 61,711 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 161,446 |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 118,886 |
| 2003 | 3 | 46 | 72% | 207,640 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 186,987 |
| 1999 | 1 | 29 | 72% | 271,211 |
| 1989 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 198,207 |
| 1987 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 215,177 |
| 1984 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 279,963 |
| 1982 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 42,254 |
| 1966 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 16,261 |
| 1963 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 47,952 |
| 1957 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 1,990 |
Volkswagen Mpv reliability FAQ
Across 18 Volkswagen Mpv vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Mpv MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak.
The typical Volkswagen Mpv in our data has covered around
136,451 miles.
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