2023 Volkswagen Multivan Phev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,013 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Volkswagen Multivan Phev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 96.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (94.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 7.5% in the 90-120k group versus 1.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 96 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.9% | 39 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 24 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 143 |
| 2 | Washers | 25 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.1% | 184 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 708 | 1.6% |
| 30-60k | 865 | 4.0% |
| 60-90k | 380 | 5.0% |
| 90-120k | 53 | 7.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 966 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 1,034 | 4.6% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Multivan Phev S-A
Before buying a 2023 Volkswagen Multivan Phev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2023 Volkswagen Multivan Phev S-As pass their MOT?
96.5% of the 2,013 2023 Volkswagen Multivan Phev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Volkswagen Multivan Phev S-A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (1.9%).
Does the 2023 Multivan Phev S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,013 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.