VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN MOT pass rate
85.9% of 1,843 VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN MOT tests pass.
The MULTIVAN passes its MOT 85.9% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN passes its MOT 85.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN tested at 0–3 years pass 97.9% of the time, compared with just 61.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.9% | 1,217 | 23,400 miles |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (11) | 11 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 75.0% | 48 | 95,745 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.4% | 567 | 174,642 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 80.2% | Too high |
| Brakes | 48.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 23.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 18.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 16.3% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 12.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fractured |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN?
- 85.9% of VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN MOT tests pass, based on 1,843 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.