MOT reliability
Volkswagen Olf
1 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen Olf vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Olf has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 126,676 miles.
1
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
7,856
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Olf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Olf MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes3%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Volkswagen Olf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Olf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Olf MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
- Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
Volkswagen Olf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 126,676 |
Volkswagen Olf reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen Olf vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Olf MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g).
The typical Volkswagen Olf in our data has covered around
126,676 miles.
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