Volkswagen Pick Up Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Pick Up reliable? We analysed 1,573 real MOT tests across 153 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Pick Up is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, brake pipe excessively corroded and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Pick Up.
Volkswagen Pick Up Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Pick Up. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Pick Up MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Pick Up to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Pick Up Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Pick Up Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Pick Up owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Pick Up MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Pick Up year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 75 | 76.0% | 26,528 | 56,088 | 73,881 |
| 2007 | 54 | 68.5% | 15,595 | 37,507 | 61,062 |
| 2005 | 127 | 73.2% | 17,586 | 43,058 | 81,908 |
| 2004 | 61 | 77.0% | 27,222 | 36,028 | 73,267 |
| 2002 | 50 | 74.0% | 8,105 | 57,538 | 93,884 |
| 1997 | 163 | 59.5% | 70,303 | 92,194 | 119,532 |
| 1992 | 112 | 67.9% | 109,892 | 143,995 | 174,653 |
| 1990 | 179 | 66.5% | 142,939 | 162,036 | 203,347 |
| 1987 | 71 | 70.4% | 114,298 | 163,514 | 194,979 |
| 1982 | 69 | 58.0% | 10,102 | 30,166 | 49,500 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Pick Up Last?
Based on 153 Volkswagen Pick Up vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Pick Up Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Pick Up 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 Pick Up
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.0% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
58.0% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Pick Up is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.0% across 61 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Pick Up Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Pick Up THIS CAR | 69.0% | 1,573 | 73,326 mi | 44 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 |
| Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D MHEV A | 92.4% | 641 | 41,346 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Pick Up trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Pick UpShould you buy a used Volkswagen Pick Up?
The Volkswagen Pick Up has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.0% across 1,573 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Pick Up are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (94 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (81), and stop lamp not working (61). 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 Pick Up owner drives around 1,199 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 Pick Up models stay on UK roads for around 44 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.