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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Splitty

2 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Splitty vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Splitty has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,024 miles.

2
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
1,505
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Splitty problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Splitty MOT tests:

  • Other99%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Steering1%

Volkswagen Splitty pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
8250%
101100%
111100%
12250%
13250%
141100%
151100%
16250%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Splitty MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
  3. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  5. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  6. various oil leaks (2 times)
  7. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
  10. drivers seat mount corroded but been plated from inside (2 times)
  11. o/s/ inner & outer sills have slight corrosion (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)

Volkswagen Splitty pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 16 75% 96,118
1967 1 16 88% 97,930

Volkswagen Splitty reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Splitty vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Splitty MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Volkswagen Splitty in our data has covered around 97,024 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Splitty

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