MOT reliability
Volkswagen Rabbit
15 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Volkswagen Rabbit vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Rabbit has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,563 miles.
15
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
6,782
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Rabbit problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Rabbit MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Visibility8%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Volkswagen Rabbit pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14), Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Rabbit MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Rabbit MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- both n/s tyres cracking (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Rabbit pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 295,886 |
| 2009 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 48,447 |
| 2008 | 5 | 29 | 76% | 82,206 |
| 2007 | 4 | 5 | 80% | 5,911 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,049 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 43,758 |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 78,188 |
Volkswagen Rabbit reliability FAQ
Across 15 Volkswagen Rabbit vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Rabbit MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Volkswagen Rabbit in our data has covered around
64,563 miles.
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