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:
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Other47%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Steering7%
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Visibility7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
Volkswagen Tl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Volkswagen Tl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tl MOT tests:
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (1 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- REAR EXHAUST BOX (1 times)
Volkswagen Tl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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