MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type1
19 vehicles · 198 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Volkswagen Type1 vehicles and 198 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type1 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,382 miles.
19
Vehicles
198
MOT tests
1,434
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type1 MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Volkswagen Type1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Volkswagen Type1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type1 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (13 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (12 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (12 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (10 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (7 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (7 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (6 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (6 times)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (5 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (4 times)
Volkswagen Type1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 17,562 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 36,044 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 57,144 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 53,385 |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 201,310 |
| 1973 | 1 | 17 | 47% | 56,039 |
| 1972 | 3 | 46 | 57% | 40,018 |
| 1971 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 17,162 |
| 1970 | 2 | 24 | 54% | 65,704 |
| 1969 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 41,573 |
| 1967 | 2 | 18 | 72% | 50,364 |
| 1966 | 2 | 18 | 89% | 46,480 |
| 1964 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 71,732 |
Volkswagen Type1 reliability FAQ
Across 19 Volkswagen Type1 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type1 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Horn not working (1.6.2a).
The typical Volkswagen Type1 in our data has covered around
53,382 miles.
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