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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen

2 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,352 miles.

2
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
185
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
  8. Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)

Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1966 1 11 64% 26,691
1965 1 7 57% 96,013

Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c); Horn not working (1.6.2a).

The typical Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen in our data has covered around 61,352 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Type2 splitscreen

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