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Volkswagen Santana MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Santana. Check any Santana by registration number below.

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50.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-35.7%

vs Volkswagen Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Santana — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Santana has an average MOT pass rate of 50.0%, which is 35.7 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This suggests the Santana can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Santana, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Santana performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 10 vehicles

50.0%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

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See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Santana

Volkswagen Santana — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Santana MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Santana?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Santana is 50.0% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Santana?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Santana reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 50.0%, the Volkswagen Santana is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Santana?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Santana?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Santana: 95,272 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Santana to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Volkswagen Santana's MOT History

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