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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Spyder

6 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Volkswagen Spyder vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Spyder has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,503 miles.

6
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
165
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Spyder problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Spyder MOT tests:

  • Other112%
  • Brakes8%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Volkswagen Spyder MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  4. n/s/f upper axle bearing slightly worn (2 times)
  5. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  6. Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  12. o/s door pillar corroding (1 times)
  13. Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)

Volkswagen Spyder pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 2 2 100% 4
1971 2 17 71% 43,518
1967 1 8 88% 13,919
1966 1 8 100% 4,057

Volkswagen Spyder reliability FAQ

Across 6 Volkswagen Spyder vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Spyder MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).

The typical Volkswagen Spyder in our data has covered around 17,503 miles.

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