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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:

  • Other88%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Brakes3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Body & structure2%

Volkswagen Notch back pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
31100%
4333%
61100%
81100%
91100%
10250%
111100%
12250%
14250%

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:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge (2 times)
  8. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Oil leak from engine. (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  14. Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)

Volkswagen Notch back pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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