MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Van : Volkswagen : Kombi
Volkswagen Kombi
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1966 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1967 | 1 | 0% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1968 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1971 | 1 | 0% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1972 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1973 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1974 | 4 | 75% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
| 1976 | 3 | 66.67% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 1977 | 3 | 66.67% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1978 | 2 | 50% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1979 | 2 | 0% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1984 | 2 | 0% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
| 1985 | 2 | 50% | ESC component missing or damaged. |
| 1986 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1987 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1988 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1989 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1990 | 2 | 50% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% | Steering linkage component with excessive movement between components or likely to become detached. |
| 1994 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 2 | 50% | Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit. |
| 2005 | 2 | 50% | Wiper not operating, or missing. |
| 2006 | 4 | 50% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 2007 | 3 | 33.33% | Brake performance unable to be tested. |
| 2008 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 5 | 60% | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. |
| 2011 | 4 | 75% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2012 | 5 | 40% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 7 | 85.71% | Steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment. |
| 2014 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 10 | 80% | Horn not working. |
| 2018 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 6 | 83.33% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 124
Average Volkswagen Kombi pass rate: 75%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 19% |
| 2 | Parking brake inoperative on one side. | 1.4.1(a) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 16% |
| 4 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 16% |
| 5 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 6 | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 8 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 13% |
| 9 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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