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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type 23

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Type 23 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 23 has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,764 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
725
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type 23 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 23 MOT tests:

  • Other69%
  • Brakes15%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Volkswagen Type 23 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1367%
2250%
31100%
41100%
5250%
131100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Type 23 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 23 MOT tests:

  1. Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  4. Central cross member damaged (1 times)
  5. Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short had to clip up wiring (1.9.2b) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  7. Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)
  14. Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)
  15. Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (1 times)

Volkswagen Type 23 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 5 60% 81,860
2013 1 8 75% 39,668

Volkswagen Type 23 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Type 23 vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 23 MOT issues are: Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)); Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c).

The typical Volkswagen Type 23 in our data has covered around 60,764 miles.

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