MOT reliability

Volkswagen Red

Q: Is the Volkswagen Red reliable?

Across 1 Volkswagen Red vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 4.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Volkswagen Red?

The typical Volkswagen Red in our data has covered around 56,576 miles.

1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed

58%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen Red vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Red has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,576 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

3,413

Avg miles / year

4.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Red problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Red MOT tests:

Other91%
Steering13%
Brakes4%
Body & structure4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Visibility2%

Volkswagen Red pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	33%
2	1	100%
3	1	100%
4	2	50%
5	1	100%
6	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Red MOT faults

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
o/s rear floor pan corroded (2 times)
o/s rear jacking point severely corroded (2 times)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (2 times)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint x2 has slight play (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Volkswagen Red pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	1	12	58%	56,576

Volkswagen Red reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen Red vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 4.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Red MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); o/s rear floor pan corroded.

The typical Volkswagen Red in our data has covered around 56,576 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Red

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