Volkswagen Blue

Based on 5 Volkswagen Blue vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Blue has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,483 miles.

Volkswagen Blue problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Blue MOT tests:

• Other78%
• Emissions & nuisance19%
• Lamps & electrical15%
• Body & structure4%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
• Brakes4%
• Visibility4%

Volkswagen Blue pass rate by age

Fuel types: Diesel (4), Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Blue MOT faults

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

1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
2. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
3. unable to record emission would not rev high enough (2 times)
4. Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded (2 times)
5. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) (1 times)
6. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
7. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
8. Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) (1 times)
9. Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
10. Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
11. Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
12. Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1) (1 times)
13. front & rear suspension / chassis modified (1 times)
14. number plates poorly secured (1 times)
15. flasher warning light flashes on both sides of dash (1 times)

Volkswagen Blue pass rate by registration year

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