Volkswagen Kombi
From 212 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 18 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 7 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
| a statutory seat belt missing | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.9% of Kombi failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
Typical mileage
Half of all Kombis tested had between 27,325 and 92,175 miles on the clock.
At 55,120 median miles, the Kombi has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Kombi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Kombi has a 74.1% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Kombi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Kombi is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Kombi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Kombi is 55,120 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,325 and 92,175 miles.
Buying a used Kombi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £83 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.