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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type 3 notchback

4 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volkswagen Type 3 notchback vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 3 notchback has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,808 miles.

4
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
893
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type 3 notchback problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 3 notchback MOT tests:

  • Other120%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility1%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volkswagen Type 3 notchback MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 3 notchback MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
  2. Oil leak (6 times)
  3. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
  5. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
  6. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
  7. oil leak (3 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  10. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  12. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  13. N/s/f and o/s/f brake disc pitted (2 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  15. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)

Volkswagen Type 3 notchback pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 2 50% 4,539
1969 1 15 73% 32,364
1967 1 13 62% 96,490
1965 1 10 60% 93,839

Volkswagen Type 3 notchback reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volkswagen Type 3 notchback vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 3 notchback MOT issues are: Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Oil leak; Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).

The typical Volkswagen Type 3 notchback in our data has covered around 56,808 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Type 3 notchback

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