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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Tl

2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Tl vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tl has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,971 miles.

2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
533
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Tl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tl MOT tests:

  • Other47%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Brakes13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Steering7%
  • Visibility7%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Volkswagen Tl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Tl MOT faults

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

  1. Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  3. Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  4. Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (1 times)
  5. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  7. All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. REAR EXHAUST BOX (1 times)

Volkswagen Tl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 2 50%
1968 1 21 95% 73,971

Volkswagen Tl reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Tl vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Tl MOT issues are: Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g); Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a).

The typical Volkswagen Tl in our data has covered around 73,971 miles.

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