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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a

2,033 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,033 Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,755 miles.

2,033
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
14,871
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
  • Brakes24%
  • Other21%
  • Visibility7%

Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
13100%
23100%
33895%
46100%

Fuel types: Diesel (2,033)

Most common Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  10. Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  12. only two seats in rear (1 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2025 2 3 100% 19,445
2023 22 26 92% 37,273
2022 18 22 100% 31,044

Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a reliability FAQ

Across 2,033 Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Volkswagen Multivan life tdi s-a in our data has covered around 33,755 miles.

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