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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Vanagan

2 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Vanagan vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Vanagan has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,180 miles.

2
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
3,534
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Vanagan problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Vanagan MOT tests:

  • Other44%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes11%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Visibility2%

Volkswagen Vanagan pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Vanagan MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
  2. Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  5. Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
  9. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  10. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
  12. front discs very rusty (2 times)
  13. rear bearings have slight play (2 times)
  14. Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  15. Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)

Volkswagen Vanagan pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 25 60% 104,531
1987 1 12 58% 119,829

Volkswagen Vanagan reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Vanagan vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Vanagan MOT issues are: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i)); Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).

The typical Volkswagen Vanagan in our data has covered around 112,180 miles.

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