MOT reliability
Volkswagen Split
6 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen Split vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Split has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,257 miles.
6
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
801
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Split problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Split MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Brakes8%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Split pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Volkswagen Split MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Split MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (5 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- both king pins have a fair amount of lift (4 times)
- slight play in all steering joints (4 times)
- slight play in all wheel bearings (4 times)
- Lift in both front kingpins (4 times)
- Some play in steering idler pin (4 times)
- Central Front Play in steering idler pin (4 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- engine oil level on min (3 times)
- Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (3 times)
Volkswagen Split pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 15 | 53% | 21,496 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 17,228 |
| 1999 | 1 | 22 | 50% | 45,711 |
| 1977 | 1 | 20 | 60% | — |
| 1967 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 52,783 |
| 1965 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 99,070 |
Volkswagen Split reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen Split vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Split MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).
The typical Volkswagen Split in our data has covered around
47,257 miles.
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