MOT reliability
Volkswagen 1000 td sw
26 vehicles · 128 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Volkswagen 1000 td sw vehicles and 128 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 1000 td sw has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,369 miles.
26
Vehicles
128
MOT tests
12,755
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen 1000 td sw problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 1000 td sw MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
Volkswagen 1000 td sw pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 13 | 69% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 22 | 64% |
| 9 | 19 | 74% |
| 10 | 26 | 65% |
| 11 | 15 | 60% |
| 12 | 13 | 54% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (26)
Most common Volkswagen 1000 td sw MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 1000 td sw MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (7 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (5 times)
- Emissions not tested (7.0) (5 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Battery insecure (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- front reg; plate damaged (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)
Volkswagen 1000 td sw pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 17 | 59% | 78,961 |
| 2000 | 4 | 19 | 74% | 137,827 |
| 1999 | 4 | 20 | 75% | 157,973 |
| 1998 | 4 | 19 | 68% | 168,054 |
| 1997 | 5 | 25 | 68% | 181,964 |
| 1996 | 6 | 28 | 54% | 139,345 |
Volkswagen 1000 td sw reliability FAQ
Across 26 Volkswagen 1000 td sw vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 1000 td sw MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Horn not working (1.6.2a).
The typical Volkswagen 1000 td sw in our data has covered around
150,369 miles.
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