MOT reliability
Volkswagen Tsi
4 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Tsi vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tsi has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,907 miles.
4
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
7,159
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Tsi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tsi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Other33%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Volkswagen Tsi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Volkswagen Tsi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tsi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Tsi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 28 | 79% | 87,861 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 58,763 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 137,143 |
Volkswagen Tsi reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Tsi vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Tsi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Volkswagen Tsi in our data has covered around
92,907 miles.
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