1967 Volkswagen Panel Van MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Panel Van models manufactured in 1967, based on 33 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1967 Volkswagen Panel Van MOT Analysis
The 1967 Volkswagen Panel Van has an MOT pass rate of 42.4% based on 33 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,149 miles on the odometer. With a 57.6% failure rate, the 1967 Panel Van is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1967 Volkswagen Panel Van is Steering, responsible for 3.0% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600.
Top failures specific to 1967 models only. The overall Panel Van page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 3.0% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 32,149 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0.94 | 3.0% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1967 Volkswagen Panel Van has an MOT pass rate of 42.4% based on 33 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 32,149 miles on the odometer. With a 57.6% failure rate, the 1967 Panel Van is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1967 Volkswagen Panel Van, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 32,149 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Steering — 3.0% of failures
Steering issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1967 Volkswagen Panel Van models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.