2022 Volkswagen Multivan — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Volkswagen Multivan passed 92.5% of its 496 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.0%, so the 2022 Multivan sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.9% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and srs malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 7 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 29 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 5 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 4 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 7 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 4 | Bumpers | 2 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 2 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
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 | 25.0% | 124 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.5% | 42 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 15 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 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 | 304 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 168 | 10.1% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 354 | 7.9% |
| Petrol | 97 | 5.1% |
| Diesel | 45 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Multivan
On a 2022 Multivan, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.8% 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 2022 Volkswagen Multivans pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 496 2022 Volkswagen Multivan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Multivan?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.0%).
Does the 2022 Multivan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 496 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.