MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type two
22 vehicles · 264 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Volkswagen Type two vehicles and 264 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type two has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,744 miles.
22
Vehicles
264
MOT tests
1,643
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type two problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type two MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Type two pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 57% |
| 2 | 6 | 50% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 57% |
| 8 | 9 | 56% |
| 9 | 6 | 50% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Volkswagen Type two MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type two MOT tests:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (18 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (12 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Oil leak (10 times)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (10 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (10 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
- Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (9 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (8 times)
- Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d) (8 times)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (8 times)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (7 times)
Volkswagen Type two pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 53,386 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 21,179 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 364,465 |
| 2006 | 2 | 47 | 62% | 46,128 |
| 2004 | 2 | 41 | 68% | 57,608 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 92,850 |
| 1978 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 27,038 |
| 1975 | 1 | 24 | 58% | 157,761 |
| 1974 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 1,662 |
| 1973 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 49,049 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,177 |
| 1971 | 3 | 30 | 63% | 68,027 |
| 1970 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 125,936 |
| 1969 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 98,086 |
| 1967 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 74,333 |
| 1961 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 99,778 |
Volkswagen Type two reliability FAQ
Across 22 Volkswagen Type two vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type two MOT issues are:
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Volkswagen Type two in our data has covered around
78,744 miles.
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