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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.3% pass rate
from 9,408 tests in 2021
(5.4% better than other 2004 vans)
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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (42% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (66% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (81% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (14% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (38% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (37% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (77% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.043% fail on Sub-frames (95% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame (89% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Axles
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (47% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp (31% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (15% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.085% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Side repeaters (31% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators (68% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (30% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Horn (30% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies) (33% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.064% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps (60% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp (58% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.074% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.032% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning (97% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Switch (97% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 16% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (11% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (29% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (29% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (36% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (92% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.99% fail on Cable (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Lever
        • 0.032% fail on Linkage
        • 0.032% fail on Pivot
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs (29% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (27% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control (65% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (78% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.021% fail on Pedal (95% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems (63% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.032% fail on Leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Valves
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
    • 0.043% fail on Load sensing valves (96% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (86% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 7.8% fail on Steering (11% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering linkage components (34% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Track rod end (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.011% fail on Steering component
      • 0.021% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear (40% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Steering rack (40% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Steering box
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.096% fail on Other components (58% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Pump
      • 0.011% fail on Rams
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.021% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (18% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.064% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.011% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts (84% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Doors (34% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (82% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (86% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.021% fail on Hinge
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Body (61% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component (48% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Panel (74% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Body condition
      • 0.021% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.021% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (94% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis (94% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition (93% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system (80% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (74% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Pipe
      • 0.021% fail on Tank (91% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.032% fail on Carrier
    • 0.053% fail on Load security
      • 0.021% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.021% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.021% fail on Loading door
      • 0.011% fail on Access panel
    • 0.032% fail on Towbar
      • 0.021% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.011% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.021% fail on Cabs (94% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Steps
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Floor
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (52% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet (65% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (13% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (19% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (77% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (53% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.074% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.064% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.043% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks (58% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks (49% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (30% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Airbags
      • 0.043% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.021% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.011% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.011% fail on Speed limiter plate
  • 0.032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.021% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
    • 0.011% fail on Passenger grab handles