MOT reliability
Volkswagen People carrier
3 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen People carrier vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen People carrier has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,625 miles.
3
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
4,947
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen People carrier problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen People carrier MOT tests:
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Other115%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Steering1%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Volkswagen People carrier pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen People carrier MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen People carrier MOT tests:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (7 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (7 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Temporary fuel cap fitted (4 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
Volkswagen People carrier pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 69,681 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 55% | 207,949 |
| 1982 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 36,247 |
Volkswagen People carrier reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen People carrier vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen People carrier MOT issues are:
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Volkswagen People carrier in our data has covered around
104,625 miles.
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