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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%.

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.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years97.9%3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 years75.0%15+ years61.4%
VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years97.9%1,21723,400 miles
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearstoo few tests (11)11no reading
10–15 years75.0%4895,745 miles
15+ years61.4%567174,642 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment80.2%Too high
Brakes48.6%Efficiency below requirements
Suspension23.6%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Body, chassis, structure23.1%Has a major leak of exhaust gases
Visibility18.2%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Steering16.3%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Tyres12.2%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Noise, emissions and leaks11.1%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.7%Warning lamp indicates a fault
Road Wheels1.4%Fractured

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