MOT reliability
Volkswagen T 2
11 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Volkswagen T 2 vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T 2 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,656 miles.
11
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
2,098
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T 2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T 2 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Steering2%
Volkswagen T 2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen T 2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T 2 MOT tests:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- engine oil leak (3 times)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
Volkswagen T 2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 66,490 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 24,963 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 54,283 |
| 2005 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 96,134 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 97,822 |
| 1977 | 1 | 22 | 82% | 98,091 |
| 1974 | 2 | 23 | 74% | 79,712 |
| 1972 | 2 | 35 | 80% | 56,015 |
| 1966 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 34,985 |
Volkswagen T 2 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Volkswagen T 2 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T 2 MOT issues are:
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Volkswagen T 2 in our data has covered around
67,656 miles.
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