MOT reliability
Volkswagen Se
4 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Se vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Se has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 186,083 miles.
4
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
11,214
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Se problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Se MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes7%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
Volkswagen Se pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Volkswagen Se MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Se MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- rear tyres at 3mm (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear bump stop perished (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Brake pad warning lamp on (2 times)
- Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3) (2 times)
Volkswagen Se pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 33 | 76% | 209,230 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 139,790 |
Volkswagen Se reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Se vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Se MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).
The typical Volkswagen Se in our data has covered around
186,083 miles.
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