MOT reliability
Volkswagen S
6 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen S vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen S has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,691 miles.
6
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
8,693
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen S MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering2%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Volkswagen S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen S MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- nearside front bumper insecure (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
Volkswagen S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 145,390 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 70,949 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 158,253 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 99,400 |
| 1970 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 33,943 |
| 1967 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 96,212 |
Volkswagen S reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen S vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen S MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).
The typical Volkswagen S in our data has covered around
100,691 miles.
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