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MOT reliability

Volkswagen T3 c

1 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen T3 c vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T3 c has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 203,533 miles.

1
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
5,511
Avg miles / year
3.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T3 c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T3 c MOT tests:

  • Other75%
  • Brakes12%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Visibility1%

Volkswagen T3 c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen T3 c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T3 c MOT tests:

  1. underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (7 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  3. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  4. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  8. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  10. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
  11. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  12. Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)

Volkswagen T3 c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 29 72% 203,533

Volkswagen T3 c reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen T3 c vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 3.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T3 c MOT issues are: underside of vehicle heavily undersealed; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).

The typical Volkswagen T3 c in our data has covered around 203,533 miles.

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