MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type 2 microbus
8 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Volkswagen Type 2 microbus vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 2 microbus has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,100 miles.
8
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
763
Avg miles / year
3.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type 2 microbus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 2 microbus MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering8%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Type 2 microbus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Volkswagen Type 2 microbus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 2 microbus MOT tests:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (8 times)
- Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
Volkswagen Type 2 microbus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 65,513 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 9,205 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 93,460 |
| 1969 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 76,834 |
| 1968 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 29,259 |
| 1967 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 25,901 |
| 1965 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 98,388 |
| 1955 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 66,240 |
Volkswagen Type 2 microbus reliability FAQ
Across 8 Volkswagen Type 2 microbus vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
3.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 2 microbus MOT issues are:
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Volkswagen Type 2 microbus in our data has covered around
58,100 miles.
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