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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Sportter

1 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen Sportter vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sportter has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 321,600 miles.

1
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
3,535
Avg miles / year
4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Sportter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Sportter MOT tests:

  • Brakes34%
  • Other25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Visibility2%

Volkswagen Sportter pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Sportter MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
  2. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
  3. Oil leak (4 times)
  4. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
  7. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  9. Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  15. Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)

Volkswagen Sportter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 1 29 59% 321,600

Volkswagen Sportter reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen Sportter vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Sportter MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Oil leak.

The typical Volkswagen Sportter in our data has covered around 321,600 miles.

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