Volkswagen Unclassified
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 32 years from 4,157 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
4,157
Best Year
2020 (95%)
Years Covered
32
How reliable is the Volkswagen Unclassified?
Volkswagen Unclassified by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | 30 | 20,821 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 58 | 25,679 mi |
| 2019 | 88% | 185 | 30,683 mi |
| 2018 | 88% | 163 | 39,244 mi |
| 2017 | 86% | 150 | 48,522 mi |
| 2016 | 83% | 205 | 47,394 mi |
| 2015 | 78% | 221 | 48,734 mi |
| 2014 | 88% | 285 | 58,977 mi |
| 2013 | 86% | 238 | 63,693 mi |
| 2012 | 78% | 401 | 91,056 mi |
| 2011 | 80% | 219 | 105,738 mi |
| 2010 | 74% | 136 | 110,407 mi |
| 2009 | 74% | 136 | 102,314 mi |
| 2008 | 76% | 208 | 108,759 mi |
| 2007 | 76% | 100 | 107,993 mi |
| 2006 | 69% | 134 | 110,383 mi |
| 2005 | 73% | 104 | 118,407 mi |
| 2004 | 72% | 98 | 142,903 mi |
| 2003 | 73% | 70 | 106,282 mi |
| 2002 | 69% | 51 | 132,811 mi |
| 2001 | 77% | 87 | 147,889 mi |
| 2000 | 65% | 74 | 156,317 mi |
| 1999 | 68% | 53 | 155,245 mi |
| 1998 | 77% | 52 | 146,331 mi |
| 1997 | 69% | 71 | 156,898 mi |
| 1996 | 74% | 50 | 150,128 mi |
| 1995 | 73% | 45 | 129,072 mi |
| 1994 | 78% | 32 | 138,365 mi |
| 1993 | 74% | 38 | 137,695 mi |
| 1992 | 68% | 40 | 131,121 mi |
| 1991 | 71% | 170 | 127,360 mi |
| 1990 | 77% | 253 | 116,858 mi |
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About the Volkswagen Unclassified
The Volkswagen Unclassified has been tested 4,157 times in 2024 MOT data across 32 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 58 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 30 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN UNCLASSIFIEDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 116,858 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 20,821 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Unclassified is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
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