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Volkswagen Common MOT Problems (2026)

Every Volkswagen model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 5,796,880 real MOT tests.

Average Volkswagen MOT pass rate: 85%

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85%

Avg pass rate

15%

Avg fail rate

292

Models tested

Volkswagen Models with the Most MOT Problems

Highest average fail rates across all tested years

#ModelFail RateCommon Issues
1Volkswagen Shuttle38%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues
2Volkswagen Motorhome37%Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion
3Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi33%Brake wear, Suspension
4Volkswagen Multivan32%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues
5Volkswagen Lt30%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues

Most Reliable Volkswagen Models

Lowest average fail rates; the Volkswagen models least likely to have MOT problems

All Volkswagen Models by Fail Rate

Every Volkswagen model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)

ModelYearPass RateFail Rate
Scirocco199352%48%
Lt199357%43%
Camper200456%40%
Motor Caravan200961%39%
Shuttle200862%38%
Multivan199763%37%
Motorhome199047%37%
Caravelle199664%36%
Lt200060%36%
Beetle199764%36%
Sharan199660%36%
Sharan200364%35%
Caravelle199463%35%
Caddy200164%35%
Lt200164%35%
Lt199664%35%
Multivan199865%35%
Jetta200562%35%
Sharan200664%34%
Caravelle199565%34%
Beetle200767%33%
Beetle200365%33%
Beetle200066%33%
Sharan200765%33%
Bora199966%33%
Transporter T30 Tdi202165%33%
Polo200467%32%
Polo200367%32%
Beetle200467%32%
Beetle200667%32%
Beetle200267%32%
Beetle200166%32%
Sharan200564%32%
Sharan200466%32%
Caddy199867%32%
Transporter T30 Tdi202067%32%
Lt199563%32%
Motor Caravan199068%32%
Unclassified200065%32%
Polo200668%31%
Polo200568%31%
Polo200268%31%
Transporter199667%31%
Fox200868%31%
Beetle200568%31%
Beetle200868%31%
Passat200068%31%
Lt200668%31%
Lt199066%31%
Caravelle199268%31%

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Volkswagen MOT FAQ

What are the most common MOT problems on Volkswagen cars?

The most common MOT problems on Volkswagen cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Volkswagen diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Shuttle has the highest average fail rate at 38%.

Which Volkswagen model is the most reliable?

The most reliable Volkswagen model in our data is the Golf Gti with an average MOT pass rate of 100%. View all Volkswagen models for full reliability data.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Volkswagen?

The average MOT pass rate for Volkswagen is 85%, based on 5,796,880 MOT tests across 292 models. This means about 15% of Volkswagen cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.

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