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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Te fastback

3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Volkswagen Te fastback vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Te fastback has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,786 miles.

3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
765
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Te fastback problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Te fastback MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Steering8%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Volkswagen Te fastback MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  4. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  7. Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  9. Spare wheel carrier loose (2 times)
  10. Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
  12. Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  13. Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  14. Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  15. Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)

Volkswagen Te fastback pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 3 20 75% 85,786

Volkswagen Te fastback reliability FAQ

Across 3 Volkswagen Te fastback vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Te fastback MOT issues are: Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Volkswagen Te fastback in our data has covered around 85,786 miles.

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