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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1991
60.1% pass rate
from 787 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 1991 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 1991 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 1991 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 1991 vans)
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.51% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission
      • 5.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.25% fail on Drive shaft
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Seats
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.64% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Hose
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on System
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket
    • 0.25% fail on Body (79% better than other 1991 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.13% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 1991 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 1991 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.64% fail on Cable
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.89% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
    • 0.51% fail on Steering column
    • 0.25% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.13% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment