Volkswagen Vanagon MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 30 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
63%
Total Tests
30
Model Year
1990
Years Covered
1
About the Volkswagen Vanagon
The Volkswagen Vanagon was MOT tested 30 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1990), with an average pass rate of 63%. That's 19 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Vanagon is 22 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Vanagon by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63% | 30 | 212,705 mi |
Questions about the Volkswagen Vanagon
Is the Volkswagen Vanagon reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (1990), the Volkswagen Vanagon averages a 63% MOT pass rate, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 19 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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