MOT reliability
Volkswagen Type25
9 vehicles · 118 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Volkswagen Type25 vehicles and 118 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type25 has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,729 miles.
9
Vehicles
118
MOT tests
2,521
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Type25 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type25 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes5%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Volkswagen Type25 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 0% |
| 10 | 3 | 33% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Type25 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type25 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (6 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (4 times)
Volkswagen Type25 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 27 | 52% | 89,160 |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 309,322 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 61,333 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 196,853 |
| 1982 | 1 | 14 | 50% | — |
| 1981 | 2 | 23 | 61% | 57,242 |
| 1980 | 2 | 37 | 62% | 80,950 |
Volkswagen Type25 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Volkswagen Type25 vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type25 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Type25 in our data has covered around
121,729 miles.
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