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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1981
52.8% pass rate
from 197 tests in 2021
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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 1981 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.5% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Springs
      • 0.51% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.51% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.51% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Switch
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.0% fail on Horn
    • 0.51% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.51% fail on Servos
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Chassis
      • 4.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.1% fail on Joints
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Hose
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.51% fail on Tank
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Seats
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.0% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 0.51% fail on Panel
      • 0.51% fail on Other body component
    • 0.51% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.51% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.51% fail on Carrier
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
    • 0.51% fail on Cabs
      • 0.51% fail on Steps
  • 15% fail on Visibility
    • 8.6% fail on Wipers
    • 7.6% fail on Washers
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.51% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 3.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Steering
    • 7.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 7.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Operation
    • 0.51% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.51% fail on Steering column
    • 0.51% fail on Steering play
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.51% fail on Condition
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.51% fail on Vehicle Identification Number