MOT reliability
Volkswagen Varient
11 vehicles · 114 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Volkswagen Varient vehicles and 114 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Varient has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 134,679 miles.
11
Vehicles
114
MOT tests
743
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Varient problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Varient MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering7%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
Volkswagen Varient pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Volkswagen Varient MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Varient MOT tests:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
Volkswagen Varient pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 46,528 |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 93,514 |
| 1978 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 38,060 |
| 1975 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 16,615 |
| 1973 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 54,404 |
| 1972 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 463,694 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 44,973 |
| 1968 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 89,226 |
| 1965 | 1 | 11 | 100% | — |
| 1962 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 36,085 |
Volkswagen Varient reliability FAQ
Across 11 Volkswagen Varient vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Varient MOT issues are:
Horn not working (1.6.2a); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Volkswagen Varient in our data has covered around
134,679 miles.
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