Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1990
62.8% pass rate
from 1,109 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 1990 vans)
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 1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 1990 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies) (83% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 1990 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.63% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.090% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.090% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 1990 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 1990 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 1990 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 1990 vans)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.99% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.81% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Cable
        • 0.090% fail on Lever
    • 0.72% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.72% fail on Lever
    • 0.72% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.090% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.090% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.090% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.090% fail on Servos
    • 0.090% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.090% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.090% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 1990 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.090% fail on System
    • 0.72% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Panel
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 1990 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 1990 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (77% better than other 1990 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.45% fail on Cabs
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.090% fail on Steps
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Load security
      • 0.18% fail on Loading door
      • 0.090% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.090% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
    • 0.090% fail on Towbar
      • 0.090% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.090% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.090% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.090% fail on Operation
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.72% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.090% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.27% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.090% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.90% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.090% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Requirements
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.36% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 0.090% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.090% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.090% fail on Steps
  • 0.090% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.090% fail on Anchorages