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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Type3 variant

2 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Type3 variant vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Type3 variant has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,141 miles.

2
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
482
Avg miles / year
5.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Type3 variant problem areas

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

  • Other61%
  • Steering20%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Brakes5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Volkswagen Type3 variant pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
5250%
61100%
7250%
91100%
11250%
12250%
14250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Type3 variant MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  12. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower and top bushes (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)

Volkswagen Type3 variant pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 12 58% 99,965
1972 1 3 100% 70,318

Volkswagen Type3 variant reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Type3 variant vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 5.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Type3 variant MOT issues are: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b); Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Volkswagen Type3 variant in our data has covered around 85,141 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Type3 variant

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