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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Trekker 181

2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
52%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Trekker 181 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Trekker 181 has an overall 52% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,921 miles.

2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
1,231
Avg miles / year
4.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Trekker 181 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Trekker 181 MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Steering6%
  • Brakes3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Volkswagen Trekker 181 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Trekker 181 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Trekker 181 MOT tests:

  1. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (6 times)
  2. Oil leak (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (4 times)
  4. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
  5. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
  6. 20% unbalance in front brakes (3 times)
  7. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  9. Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  15. n/s/f lower ball joint cover split (2 times)

Volkswagen Trekker 181 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 2 50% 40,597
1983 1 23 52% 49,246

Volkswagen Trekker 181 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Trekker 181 vehicles in our MOT data, 52% pass the MOT (a 48% failure rate), with about 4.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Trekker 181 MOT issues are: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Oil leak; Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c).

The typical Volkswagen Trekker 181 in our data has covered around 44,921 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Trekker 181

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