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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Sedan type 3

1 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen Sedan type 3 vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sedan type 3 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,075 miles.

1
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
632
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Sedan type 3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Sedan type 3 MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Steering38%
  • Brakes25%

Volkswagen Sedan type 3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Sedan type 3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Sedan type 3 MOT tests:

  1. slight play in front torsion tube (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  5. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  6. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)

Volkswagen Sedan type 3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 5 80% 26,075

Volkswagen Sedan type 3 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen Sedan type 3 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Sedan type 3 MOT issues are: slight play in front torsion tube; Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8).

The typical Volkswagen Sedan type 3 in our data has covered around 26,075 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Sedan type 3

See how the Volkswagen Sedan type 3 stacks up against other Volkswagen models on MOT reliability:

Sedan type 3 vs Golf Sedan type 3 vs Polo Sedan type 3 vs Passat Sedan type 3 vs Transporter

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