MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type 4
4 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Type 4 vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type 4 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 149,268 miles.
4
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
2,345
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type 4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type 4 MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility1%
Volkswagen Type 4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Type 4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type 4 MOT tests:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
Volkswagen Type 4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 29 | 62% | 326,721 |
| 1991 | 1 | 22 | 91% | 117,955 |
| 1974 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 80,391 |
| 1970 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 72,007 |
Volkswagen Type 4 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Type 4 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type 4 MOT issues are:
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volkswagen Type 4 in our data has covered around
149,268 miles.
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