MOT reliability
Volkswagen T
15 vehicles · 319 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Volkswagen T vehicles and 319 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 167,513 miles.
15
Vehicles
319
MOT tests
4,135
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Volkswagen T pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 10 | 60% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 11 | 64% |
| 10 | 14 | 57% |
| 11 | 11 | 64% |
| 12 | 12 | 58% |
| 13 | 12 | 67% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 9 | 56% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8), Petrol (7)
Most common Volkswagen T MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (12 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (7 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (6 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (6 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Volkswagen T pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 28,194 |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 139,180 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 103,106 |
| 2004 | 2 | 56 | 66% | 192,242 |
| 2003 | 1 | 29 | 69% | 219,713 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 98,799 |
| 1998 | 1 | 24 | 54% | 246,640 |
| 1986 | 2 | 46 | 78% | 94,739 |
| 1982 | 2 | 48 | 62% | 465,407 |
| 1976 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 80,674 |
| 1972 | 2 | 41 | 61% | 45,812 |
Volkswagen T reliability FAQ
Across 15 Volkswagen T vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volkswagen T in our data has covered around
167,513 miles.
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