MOT reliability
Volkswagen Notchback
11 vehicles · 107 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Volkswagen Notchback vehicles and 107 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Notchback has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,004 miles.
11
Vehicles
107
MOT tests
784
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Notchback problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Notchback MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Volkswagen Notchback pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 60% |
| 2 | 4 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Volkswagen Notchback MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Notchback MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (5 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
Volkswagen Notchback pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 61,269 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 43,235 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 29,702 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 95,396 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 19,242 |
| 1971 | 1 | 17 | 47% | 99,810 |
| 1970 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 88,091 |
| 1969 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 30,159 |
| 1967 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 34,161 |
| 1964 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 68,492 |
Volkswagen Notchback reliability FAQ
Across 11 Volkswagen Notchback vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Notchback MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Volkswagen Notchback in our data has covered around
58,004 miles.
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