MOT reliability
Volkswagen T32
7 vehicles · 129 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Volkswagen T32 vehicles and 129 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T32 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 163,666 miles.
7
Vehicles
129
MOT tests
8,771
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T32 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T32 MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering2%
Volkswagen T32 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 11 | 64% |
| 6 | 12 | 58% |
| 7 | 11 | 64% |
| 8 | 10 | 60% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7)
Most common Volkswagen T32 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T32 MOT tests:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (5 times)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
Volkswagen T32 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 51 | 71% | 161,008 |
| 2010 | 3 | 51 | 78% | 138,517 |
| 2006 | 1 | 27 | 63% | 247,090 |
Volkswagen T32 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Volkswagen T32 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T32 MOT issues are:
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen T32 in our data has covered around
163,666 miles.
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