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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1987
59.5% pass rate
from 656 tests in 2021
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 1987 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 1987 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 1987 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.2% fail on Switch
    • 0.76% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.76% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.46% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
      • 0.61% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 1987 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 1987 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 1987 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.91% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.46% fail on Cable
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.15% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.15% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.15% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.61% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.5% fail on Seats
      • 0.91% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.91% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Tank
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.91% fail on Body
      • 0.76% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.61% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.61% fail on View to rear
      • 0.61% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 5.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment
      • 0.46% fail on Requirements
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.15% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.61% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.61% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.15% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.15% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.15% fail on Steps