MOT reliability
Volkswagen Multi van
8 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Volkswagen Multi van vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Multi van has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,451 miles.
8
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
3,633
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Multi van problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Multi van MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Volkswagen Multi van pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 9 | 56% |
| 13 | 10 | 70% |
| 14 | 9 | 67% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 8 | 62% |
| 20 | 8 | 62% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (3)
Most common Volkswagen Multi van MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Multi van MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (14 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Volkswagen Multi van pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 31,679 |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 190,564 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 49,008 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 277,789 |
| 2002 | 1 | 29 | 72% | 173,542 |
| 1999 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 90,939 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 212,043 |
| 1992 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 178,048 |
Volkswagen Multi van reliability FAQ
Across 8 Volkswagen Multi van vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Multi van MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Volkswagen Multi van in our data has covered around
150,451 miles.
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