MOT reliability
Volkswagen Sdi
1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen Sdi vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sdi has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,731 miles.
1
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
7,808
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Sdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Sdi MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Brakes19%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure2%
Volkswagen Sdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Sdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Sdi MOT tests:
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- nearside front outer c/v gaiter weak (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Front brake disc's starting to corrode and lip (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- nearside rear brake back plate deteriorated (1 times)
Volkswagen Sdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 145,731 |
Volkswagen Sdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen Sdi vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Sdi MOT issues are:
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); nearside front outer c/v gaiter weak; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a).
The typical Volkswagen Sdi in our data has covered around
145,731 miles.
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