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MOT reliability

Volkswagen S o 42

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen S o 42 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen S o 42 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,083 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
2,249
Avg miles / year
6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen S o 42 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen S o 42 MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Steering17%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Volkswagen S o 42 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
3250%
41100%
51100%
61100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen S o 42 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen S o 42 MOT tests:

  1. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (4 times)
  2. Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  4. Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  7. Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) (2 times)
  12. front brakes outr of balance pulling n s (2 times)
  13. Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  14. Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) (1 times)
  15. Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) (1 times)

Volkswagen S o 42 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 9 78% 37,083

Volkswagen S o 42 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen S o 42 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen S o 42 MOT issues are: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e); Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Volkswagen S o 42 in our data has covered around 37,083 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen S o 42

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