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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type 2 combi

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Type 2 combi vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 2 combi has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,952 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
1,052
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type 2 combi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 2 combi MOT tests:

  • Other67%
  • Steering27%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%

Volkswagen Type 2 combi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1367%
21100%
32100%
42100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Type 2 combi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 2 combi MOT tests:

  1. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  4. Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  5. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) (1 times)
  11. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  12. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  13. Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) (1 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)

Volkswagen Type 2 combi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 11 100% 94,018
2006 1 6 67% 61,886

Volkswagen Type 2 combi reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Type 2 combi vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 2 combi MOT issues are: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)); Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a).

The typical Volkswagen Type 2 combi in our data has covered around 77,952 miles.

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