Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1984
58.5% pass rate
from 561 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1984 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.9% fail on Horn
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.53% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.53% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.53% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.36% fail on Cable
        • 0.18% fail on Lever
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.18% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Other braking system component
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.71% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.53% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.89% fail on Floor
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.53% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Cabs
      • 0.36% fail on Steps
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
  • 10.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.6% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.53% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment
      • 0.36% fail on Requirements
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Hubs
  • 0.36% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.36% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.18% fail on Anchorages