MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type 1
62 vehicles · 629 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 62 Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles and 629 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 1 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,254 miles.
62
Vehicles
629
MOT tests
1,057
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type 1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 1 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Brakes6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Type 1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 62% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 8 | 75% |
| 4 | 8 | 50% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (62)
Most common Volkswagen Type 1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 1 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (25 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (24 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (24 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (22 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (14 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (14 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (13 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (13 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (13 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (11 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (11 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (11 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (10 times)
Volkswagen Type 1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 82,222 |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 65,777 |
| 2007 | 3 | 46 | 67% | 58,670 |
| 2004 | 2 | 24 | 92% | 28,497 |
| 2000 | 2 | 27 | 74% | 41,984 |
| 1991 | 1 | 30 | 53% | 93,959 |
| 1983 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 99,140 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 57,719 |
| 1980 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 210 |
| 1977 | 1 | 27 | 59% | 99,122 |
| 1975 | 1 | 20 | 70% | 46,342 |
| 1974 | 3 | 44 | 55% | 257,763 |
| 1973 | 4 | 19 | 63% | 58,108 |
| 1972 | 4 | 68 | 66% | 53,823 |
| 1971 | 4 | 15 | 60% | 38,005 |
| 1970 | 3 | 23 | 57% | 49,193 |
| 1969 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 9,521 |
| 1968 | 3 | 61 | 72% | 58,405 |
| 1967 | 4 | 32 | 78% | 50,152 |
| 1966 | 5 | 38 | 87% | 68,807 |
| 1965 | 4 | 24 | 79% | 26,326 |
| 1964 | 2 | 21 | 76% | 85,807 |
| 1962 | 3 | 34 | 79% | 18,308 |
| 1961 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 90,560 |
| 1959 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 70,048 |
| 1956 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 22,876 |
| 1955 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 24,421 |
| 1954 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 52,149 |
Volkswagen Type 1 reliability FAQ
Across 62 Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 1 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Horn not working (1.6.2a); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Volkswagen Type 1 in our data has covered around
60,254 miles.
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