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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Multivan tdi

2 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Multivan tdi vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Multivan tdi has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 346,812 miles.

2
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
17,155
Avg miles / year
4.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Multivan tdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Multivan tdi MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Brakes16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Volkswagen Multivan tdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
12450%
13367%
14367%
15333%
16250%
17250%
18250%
19250%
20250%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Volkswagen Multivan tdi MOT faults

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

  1. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
  3. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
  4. Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  5. both rear tyres just legal (3 times)
  6. oil leaks (3 times)
  7. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
  8. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  11. freeplay in nearside front lower ball joint (2 times)
  12. freeplay in steering knuckles (2 times)
  13. offside front abs ring broken (2 times)
  14. offside headlamp chipped (2 times)
  15. all brake discs rusty and worn (2 times)

Volkswagen Multivan tdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 25 64% 400,290
1997 1 7 43% 293,334

Volkswagen Multivan tdi reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Multivan tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 4.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Multivan tdi MOT issues are: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b)); Horn not working (1.6.2a); Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c)).

The typical Volkswagen Multivan tdi in our data has covered around 346,812 miles.

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