MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,636 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
412
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Body & structure9%
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Steering6%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- oil leak (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- slight n/s/r bearing play. slight leak from steering box. bump stops on the rear worn. o/s/r tyre side wall perished. n/s and o/s outer sills corroded. (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. Visable through offside rear wheel arch, has a large hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 98,559 |
| 1973 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 28,714 |
Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow reliability FAQ
Across 2 Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f).
The typical Volkswagen Type 2 baywindow in our data has covered around
63,636 miles.
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