MOT reliability
Volkswagen Notch back
2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Volkswagen Notch back vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Notch back has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,531 miles.
2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
2,864
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Notch back problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Notch back MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
Volkswagen Notch back pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 33% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Volkswagen Notch back MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Notch back MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Oil leak from engine. (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Volkswagen Notch back pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 62% | — |
| 1963 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 61,531 |
Volkswagen Notch back reliability FAQ
Across 2 Volkswagen Notch back vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Notch back MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Oil leak ; Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2).
The typical Volkswagen Notch back in our data has covered around
61,531 miles.
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