MOT reliability
Volkswagen Cl
4 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Cl vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Cl has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,240 miles.
4
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Cl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Cl MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Steering24%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Brakes5%
Volkswagen Cl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Cl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Cl MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (2 times)
- outer sill serious corrosion at centre (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
Volkswagen Cl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 129,537 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 150,713 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 78,179 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 90,532 |
Volkswagen Cl reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Cl vehicles in our MOT data,
57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Cl MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3); outer sill serious corrosion at centre; Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Volkswagen Cl in our data has covered around
112,240 miles.
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