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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type3 fastback

2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Type3 fastback vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type3 fastback has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,723 miles.

2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
815
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type3 fastback problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Type3 fastback MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Steering11%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Type3 fastback MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Type3 fastback MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  6. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  7. both rear tyres perishing (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) (1 times)
  15. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Volkswagen Type3 fastback pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1971 1 1 0% 19,512
1970 1 9 78% 13,934

Volkswagen Type3 fastback reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Type3 fastback vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type3 fastback MOT issues are: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d); Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f).

The typical Volkswagen Type3 fastback in our data has covered around 16,723 miles.

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