MOT reliability
Volkswagen Sprinter
3 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen Sprinter vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sprinter has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 166,706 miles.
3
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
5,315
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Sprinter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Sprinter MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Volkswagen Sprinter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen Sprinter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Sprinter MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
Volkswagen Sprinter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 24 | 67% | 149,342 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 | 64% | 176,170 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 174,607 |
Volkswagen Sprinter reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen Sprinter vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Sprinter MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Volkswagen Sprinter in our data has covered around
166,706 miles.
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