MOT reliability
Volkswagen Recovery truck
6 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen Recovery truck vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Recovery truck has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 301,595 miles.
6
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
17,789
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Recovery truck problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Recovery truck MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Brakes2%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen Recovery truck pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 6 | 33% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Volkswagen Recovery truck MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Recovery truck MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (9 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
- Offside front A.B.S wiring insecure (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- engine management warning light staying on (2 times)
- front exhaust mounting insecure (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
Volkswagen Recovery truck pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 273,614 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 278,878 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 40% | 59,112 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 271,180 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 245,812 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 680,975 |
Volkswagen Recovery truck reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen Recovery truck vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Recovery truck MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Volkswagen Recovery truck in our data has covered around
301,595 miles.
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