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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1997
52.7% pass rate
from 3,466 tests in 2021
(5.0% worse than other 1997 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 4.1% fail on Horn (49% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.087% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.058% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 20% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (43% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (35% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (56% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.38% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (49% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.029% fail on Torsion bar
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (72% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 1997 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (48% worse than other 1997 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (64% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (88% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Cable (100% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.058% fail on Linkage
        • 0.029% fail on Relay lever
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on Load sensing valves (42% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.058% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal (55% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.17% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.087% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.058% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.087% fail on Servos
      • 0.029% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.087% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission (37% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (83% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (83% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
      • 0.029% fail on Belts
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Chassis
      • 3.2% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.087% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (69% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Driver's door (87% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (90% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Catch
      • 0.89% fail on Front passenger's door (74% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on Door condition (71% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
    • 0.87% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Hose
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on System
      • 0.087% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.63% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
      • 0.058% fail on Body condition
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs (70% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (68% better than other 1997 vans)
    • 0.087% fail on Towbar
      • 0.058% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.087% fail on Floor
    • 0.058% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.029% fail on Carrier
    • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.058% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.058% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.029% fail on Load security
      • 0.029% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.029% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.58% fail on View to rear
      • 0.58% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.9% fail on Steering (35% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (39% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (49% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.058% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (55% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack (63% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Steering box
    • 0.81% fail on Power steering
      • 0.43% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.087% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.087% fail on Rams
      • 0.058% fail on Pump
    • 0.32% fail on Steering wheel (160% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering column
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.98% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (69% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.058% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.058% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.029% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.058% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.058% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
  • 0.029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.029% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% fail on Belt(s)/padding