MOT failure rate and common problems for the Volkswagen 1200swb, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Volkswagen 1200swb MOT failure rate
What a Volkswagen 1200swb fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.
Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.
Fuel-system failures are leaks or an insecure filler cap.
Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Volkswagen 1200swb?
It fails 24.1% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 54 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is brakes, at 23.1% of this model's failures.