MOT reliability

Volkswagen Tdi

Q: Is the Volkswagen Tdi reliable?

Across 59 Volkswagen Tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Volkswagen Tdi?

The typical Volkswagen Tdi in our data has covered around 169,575 miles.

59 vehicles · 1,006 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 59 Volkswagen Tdi vehicles and 1,006 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tdi has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 169,575 miles.

Vehicles

1,006

MOT tests

8,257

Avg miles / year

1.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Tdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tdi MOT tests:

Other68%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Brakes13%
Steering5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Volkswagen Tdi pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen Tdi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	41	88%
4	59	80%
5	69	74%
6	64	78%
7	69	75%
8	69	77%
9	71	75%
10	80	68%
11	79	68%
12	62	76%
13	63	71%
14	61	70%
15	50	68%
16	38	71%
17	29	69%
18	20	75%
19	18	78%
20	16	81%

Fuel types: Diesel (58), Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Tdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tdi MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (29 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (28 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (15 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (12 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (12 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (11 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (11 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (11 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
Oil leak (11 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (9 times)

Volkswagen Tdi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	2	28	86%	132,697
2011	3	44	82%	144,498
2010	2	32	81%	135,629
2009	1	14	93%	161,511
2008	4	62	68%	143,914
2007	1	21	67%	170,722
2006	6	84	77%	143,668
2005	5	82	72%	148,656
2004	9	157	80%	224,550
2003	4	65	74%	131,601
2002	11	218	72%	159,363
2001	3	66	73%	192,768
2000	3	49	59%	223,914
1999	2	39	67%	151,055
1998	1	30	67%	321,653
1997	1	10	70%	135,739

Volkswagen Tdi reliability FAQ

Across 59 Volkswagen Tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Tdi MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).

The typical Volkswagen Tdi in our data has covered around 169,575 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Tdi

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