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MOT reliability

Volkswagen T 35

1 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
53%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen T 35 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T 35 has an overall 53% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,283 miles.

1
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
190
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T 35 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T 35 MOT tests:

  • Other45%
  • Brakes28%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Body & structure2%

Volkswagen T 35 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen T 35 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T 35 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
  3. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  5. n/s front steering idle arm slight play (2 times)
  6. Corrosion to both front step areas (2 times)
  7. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  11. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
  13. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  14. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  15. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)

Volkswagen T 35 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 15 53% 77,283

Volkswagen T 35 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen T 35 vehicles in our MOT data, 53% pass the MOT (a 47% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T 35 MOT issues are: Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1); Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1); Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Volkswagen T 35 in our data has covered around 77,283 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen T 35

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