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

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68.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.5%

vs Volkswagen Avg

2

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Vanagon — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Vanagon has an average MOT pass rate of 68.2%, which is 17.5 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Vanagon on the road.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Vanagon, 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 Vanagon performs at MOT across different model years.

1990

Based on 32 vehicles

56.3%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Retest Rate

57.9%

0

Based on 50 vehicles

80.0%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

170k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

9.4%

Rear Offside

9.4%

Rear Nearside

6.3%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Vanagon

Volkswagen Vanagon — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Vanagon MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Vanagon?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Vanagon is 68.2% 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 Vanagon?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Vanagon reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 68.2%, the Volkswagen Vanagon is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Vanagon?
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 Vanagon?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Vanagon: 169,716 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vanagon to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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