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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type 34

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Type 34 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 34 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,995 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
168
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type 34 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 34 MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Steering29%
  • Brakes7%

Volkswagen Type 34 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Type 34 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 34 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  7. Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)

Volkswagen Type 34 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 2 100% 2,333
1968 1 11 73% 39,657

Volkswagen Type 34 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Type 34 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 34 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a).

The typical Volkswagen Type 34 in our data has covered around 20,995 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Type 34

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