MOT reliability
Volkswagen R32
12 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Volkswagen R32 vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen R32 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,323 miles.
12
Vehicles
76
MOT tests
5,573
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen R32 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen R32 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Steering1%
Volkswagen R32 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 1 | 0% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 8 | 88% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Volkswagen R32 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen R32 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Air bag light on (2 times)
- Front brake discs Advise (2 times)
- Front panel inscure Advise (2 times)
- Nail in offside rear tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside headlamp Advise (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- engine covers and undertray fitted (2 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (2 times)
Volkswagen R32 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 14 | 71% | 93,614 |
| 2007 | 3 | 23 | 70% | 90,147 |
| 2006 | 4 | 12 | 100% | 66,877 |
| 2003 | 2 | 27 | 70% | 108,547 |
Volkswagen R32 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Volkswagen R32 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen R32 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volkswagen R32 in our data has covered around
86,323 miles.
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