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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 444

1 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 444 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 444 has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 158,928 miles.

1
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
8,989
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 444 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 444 MOT tests:

  • Other51%
  • Brakes16%
  • Identification & plates16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Visibility6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Volkswagen 444 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
51100%
6250%
7250%
8250%
9250%
10250%
11250%
12250%
13250%
151100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Volkswagen 444 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 444 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  3. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  7. Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  8. Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  9. Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  12. undertray (1 times)
  13. Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges. (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)

Volkswagen 444 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 21 62% 158,928

Volkswagen 444 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 444 vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 444 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).

The typical Volkswagen 444 in our data has covered around 158,928 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen 444

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