MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type 3
40 vehicles · 387 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 40 Volkswagen Type 3 vehicles and 387 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 3 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,319 miles.
40
Vehicles
387
MOT tests
1,368
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type 3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 3 MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes7%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Volkswagen Type 3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 83% |
| 2 | 12 | 83% |
| 3 | 13 | 77% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 12 | 58% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 10 | 70% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (37), Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen Type 3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 3 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (15 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (9 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (8 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (7 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (6 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (6 times)
Volkswagen Type 3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 80,995 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 101,909 |
| 2016 | 3 | 8 | 75% | 39,849 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 44,969 |
| 2011 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 65,562 |
| 2007 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 211,468 |
| 2006 | 2 | 27 | 63% | 57,184 |
| 2004 | 4 | 38 | 74% | 60,199 |
| 2003 | 2 | 26 | 81% | 59,203 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 99,055 |
| 1988 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 154,453 |
| 1986 | 2 | 50 | 70% | 66,828 |
| 1985 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 212,499 |
| 1984 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 176,342 |
| 1983 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 58,818 |
| 1980 | 2 | 12 | 58% | 35,981 |
| 1975 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 97,888 |
| 1973 | 1 | 15 | 53% | 65,271 |
| 1972 | 4 | 35 | 83% | 70,191 |
| 1969 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 67,423 |
| 1968 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 82,861 |
| 1967 | 3 | 16 | 75% | 82,854 |
| 1966 | 2 | 24 | 79% | 19,513 |
Volkswagen Type 3 reliability FAQ
Across 40 Volkswagen Type 3 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 3 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a).
The typical Volkswagen Type 3 in our data has covered around
79,319 miles.
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