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

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66.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-19.0%

vs Volkswagen Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Light Van — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Light Van has an average MOT pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.0 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 Light Van on the road.

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

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Based on 12 vehicles

66.7%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

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93.5% pass rate

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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 Light Van

Volkswagen Light Van — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Light Van MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Light Van?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Light Van is 66.7% 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 Light Van?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Light Van reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 66.7%, the Volkswagen Light Van 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 Light Van?
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 Light Van?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Light Van: 48,355 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Light Van to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Volkswagen Light Van's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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