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MOT reliability

Volkswagen White

4 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Volkswagen White vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen White has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,433 miles.

4
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
2,225
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen White problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen White MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Steering2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Volkswagen White pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Volkswagen White MOT faults

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

  1. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
  2. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (3 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  7. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
  15. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)

Volkswagen White pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 21 86% 144,634
1972 1 6 83% 248,759
1971 1 9 89% 25,600
1969 1 9 67% 98,739

Volkswagen White reliability FAQ

Across 4 Volkswagen White vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen White MOT issues are: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e).

The typical Volkswagen White in our data has covered around 129,433 miles.

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