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MOT reliability

Volkswagen L35

1 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen L35 vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen L35 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,506 miles.

1
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
7,721
Avg miles / year
7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen L35 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen L35 MOT tests:

  • Other107%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Volkswagen L35 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
121100%
13333%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Volkswagen L35 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen L35 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
  2. Oil leak (2 times)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  4. Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) (2 times)
  5. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  6. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  7. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
  8. ADV PLAY IN N/S IDLER †ADV PARK BRAKE REQ ADJUSTING †ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY † (1 times)
  9. Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) (1 times)
  10. Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  11. Emissions not tested (7.0) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  15. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Volkswagen L35 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 1 4 50% 112,506

Volkswagen L35 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen L35 vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen L35 MOT issues are: Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g); Oil leak; Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Volkswagen L35 in our data has covered around 112,506 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen L35

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