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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Speedstar

2 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Speedstar vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Speedstar has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,488 miles.

2
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
427
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Speedstar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Speedstar MOT tests:

  • Other125%
  • Steering25%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Speedstar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Speedstar MOT tests:

  1. dampness around steering box (3 times)
  2. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  3. Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
  5. slight dampness around osr backing plate (2 times)
  6. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  7. Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt non testable item due to rear seat not fitted (1 times)
  8. Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. slight oil leak diff tube oil seal (1 times)
  14. Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)

Volkswagen Speedstar pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 21 95% 14,995
1967 1 22 86% 7,981

Volkswagen Speedstar reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Speedstar vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Speedstar MOT issues are: dampness around steering box; Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2).

The typical Volkswagen Speedstar in our data has covered around 11,488 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Speedstar

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