MOT reliability
Volkswagen Se tdi
4 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Se tdi vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Se tdi has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 171,333 miles.
4
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
10,452
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Se tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Se tdi MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
Volkswagen Se tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Volkswagen Se tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Se tdi MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Volkswagen Se tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 89% | 113,466 |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 176,489 |
| 2003 | 1 | 36 | 58% | 218,888 |
Volkswagen Se tdi reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Se tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Se tdi MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Volkswagen Se tdi in our data has covered around
171,333 miles.
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