Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2002
54.7% pass rate
from 6,625 tests in 2021
(5.1% better than other 2002 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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (22% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (59% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Horn (70% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (28% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (28% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (18% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (25% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (57% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage (80% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (43% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.091% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (61% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame (69% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.091% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut (84% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (21% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (21% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (16% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (49% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested (57% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Lever
        • 0.045% fail on Linkage
        • 0.030% fail on Rod
        • 0.015% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.015% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (31% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves (33% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.85% fail on Flexible brake hoses (82% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.060% fail on Master cylinder (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (65% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (68% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal (66% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Hand lever (74% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (80% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.015% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.015% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.060% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.030% fail on Leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission (25% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.060% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.060% fail on Prop shafts (95% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Belts
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (77% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Driver's door (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.95% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
        • 0.015% fail on Hinge
      • 0.82% fail on Front passenger's door (71% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition (72% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Hinge
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
        • 0.015% fail on Hinge
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (50% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Hose (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on System
      • 0.030% fail on Tank (87% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Body (46% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component (47% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Body condition
      • 0.030% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.50% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis condition (83% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.091% fail on Load security
      • 0.091% fail on Loading door
    • 0.091% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.030% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.030% fail on Carrier
    • 0.060% fail on Cabs (85% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Steps
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting (81% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
  • 8.9% fail on Steering (34% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (23% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (30% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end (82% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component
    • 3.5% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Steering box
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
      • 0.091% fail on Operation
      • 0.060% fail on Pipes and hoses (72% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Rams
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.075% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass (59% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen (57% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (33% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (65% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.091% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (53% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
    • 0.015% fail on Hubs