MOT reliability
Volkswagen 411
159 vehicles · 252 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 159 Volkswagen 411 vehicles and 252 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 411 has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,800 miles.
159
Vehicles
252
MOT tests
3,473
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen 411 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 411 MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Volkswagen 411 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 15 | 67% |
| 5 | 11 | 64% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 13 | 46% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 8 | 50% |
| 20 | 6 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (151), Diesel (8)
Most common Volkswagen 411 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 411 MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Secondary bonnet catch seized. (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Volkswagen 411 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62,034 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 47,238 |
| 2006 | 6 | 119 | 69% | 178,718 |
| 2005 | 1 | 26 | 58% | 252,955 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 71,881 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 135,676 |
| 1988 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 93,669 |
| 1983 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 8,507 |
| 1975 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 89,362 |
| 1972 | 4 | 36 | 75% | 35,501 |
| 1971 | 4 | 32 | 62% | 57,680 |
| 1970 | 3 | 10 | 70% | 62,884 |
Volkswagen 411 reliability FAQ
Across 159 Volkswagen 411 vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 411 MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Volkswagen 411 in our data has covered around
95,800 miles.
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