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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 1.8

1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 1.8 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1.8 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 196,856 miles.

1
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
13,169
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 1.8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1.8 MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure6%

Volkswagen 1.8 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
10250%
111100%
12250%
13250%
141100%
151100%
161100%
17250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen 1.8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1.8 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust front pipe mounting broken. (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  3. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  8. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  9. back box exhaust bracket partially broken/corroded but exhaust not insecure (2 times)
  10. removed object from drivers view - rear view mirror (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear door does not open (2 times)
  15. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)

Volkswagen 1.8 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 18 78% 196,856

Volkswagen 1.8 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 1.8 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1.8 MOT issues are: Exhaust front pipe mounting broken.; Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).

The typical Volkswagen 1.8 in our data has covered around 196,856 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 1.8

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