MOT reliability
Volkswagen Sdi 3dr
1 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen Sdi 3dr vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sdi 3dr has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 247,859 miles.
1
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
10,732
Avg miles / year
4.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Sdi 3dr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Sdi 3dr MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Volkswagen Sdi 3dr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Volkswagen Sdi 3dr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Sdi 3dr MOT tests:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- rear axle beam becoming corroded (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Lift/play in offside front suspension macpherson strut top attachment but not considered excessive at this time. (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Play in offside front steering track rod end ball joint but not considered excessive at this time. (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Sdi 3dr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 27 | 59% | 247,859 |
Volkswagen Sdi 3dr reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen Sdi 3dr vehicles in our MOT data,
59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about
4.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Sdi 3dr MOT issues are:
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)); rear axle beam becoming corroded; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Volkswagen Sdi 3dr in our data has covered around
247,859 miles.
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