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MOT reliability

Volkswagen T2 bay window

5 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Volkswagen T2 bay window vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T2 bay window has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,761 miles.

5
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
535
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T2 bay window problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T2 bay window MOT tests:

  • Other58%
  • Brakes16%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Steering7%
  • Visibility2%

Volkswagen T2 bay window pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Volkswagen T2 bay window MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T2 bay window MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  2. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
  7. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (2 times)
  8. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  9. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  10. Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
  15. rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)

Volkswagen T2 bay window pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 1 100% 80,354
1979 1 11 55% 85,443
1978 1 20 75% 10,651
1972 2 13 77% 46,180

Volkswagen T2 bay window reliability FAQ

Across 5 Volkswagen T2 bay window vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T2 bay window MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Volkswagen T2 bay window in our data has covered around 53,761 miles.

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