Volkswagen Delivery Van Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Delivery Van reliable? We analysed 21,038 real MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Delivery Van is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Delivery Van.
Volkswagen Delivery Van Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Delivery Van. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Delivery Van MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Delivery Van to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Delivery Van Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Delivery Van Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Delivery Van owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Delivery Van MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Delivery Van year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 498 | 65.5% | 35,088 | 52,217 | 80,989 |
| 1979 | 5,147 | 65.4% | 25,336 | 48,333 | 75,144 |
| 1978 | 4,201 | 66.1% | 27,793 | 45,399 | 66,222 |
| 1977 | 2,704 | 65.7% | 26,687 | 49,230 | 73,441 |
| 1976 | 2,991 | 64.6% | 20,706 | 44,432 | 76,324 |
| 1975 | 1,666 | 67.0% | 21,057 | 45,322 | 76,101 |
| 1974 | 875 | 62.5% | 22,189 | 51,946 | 81,510 |
| 1973 | 1,719 | 66.8% | 29,945 | 53,996 | 75,274 |
| 1972 | 608 | 66.9% | 25,811 | 46,723 | 76,049 |
| 1971 | 185 | 61.6% | 45,828 | 54,276 | 74,664 |
| 1970 | 57 | 64.9% | 25,254 | 46,754 | 54,560 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Delivery Van Last?
Based on 1,834 Volkswagen Delivery Van vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Delivery Van Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Delivery Van MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Delivery Van
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.0% MOT pass rate from 1,666 tests
61.6% MOT pass rate from 185 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Delivery Van is 1975, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.0% across 1,666 tests. The 1971 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Delivery Van Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Delivery Van THIS CAR | 65.6% | 21,038 | 48,126 mi | 54 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo | 89.2% | 6,450 | 24,458 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Delivery Van trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Delivery VanShould you buy a used Volkswagen Delivery Van?
The Volkswagen Delivery Van has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.6% across 21,038 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Delivery Van are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (2,223 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2,126), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1,121). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Volkswagen Delivery Van owner drives around 994 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Volkswagen Delivery Van models stay on UK roads for around 54 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.