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:
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Other89%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Volkswagen Multivan tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 33% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
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:
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- both rear tyres just legal (3 times)
- oil leaks (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- freeplay in nearside front lower ball joint (2 times)
- freeplay in steering knuckles (2 times)
- offside front abs ring broken (2 times)
- offside headlamp chipped (2 times)
- all brake discs rusty and worn (2 times)
Volkswagen Multivan tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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