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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2005
55.5% pass rate
from 10,371 tests in 2021
(8.0% better than other 2005 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 9.4% fail on Suspension arms (41% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (25% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (38% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (34% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (51% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0096% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (15% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (36% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (36% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0096% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (85% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (86% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint (59% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0096% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.029% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0096% fail on King pins
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (16% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters (31% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators (88% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment (28% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Horn
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies) (43% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0096% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0096% fail on Switch
    • 0.087% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0096% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.039% fail on Hazard warning (93% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Switch (93% better than other 2005 vans)
  • 15% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (23% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested (43% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (45% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.64% fail on Cable (56% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
        • 0.019% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs (41% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.0096% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (19% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.67% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.096% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (84% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.067% fail on Hand lever (66% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal (93% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0096% fail on Servos
    • 0.029% fail on Load sensing valves (96% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (90% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (21% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.4% fail on Joints (20% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0096% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0096% fail on Belts
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (41% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Front passenger's door (89% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (93% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0096% fail on Catch
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Body (64% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component (53% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Panel (70% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.039% fail on Bracket
    • 0.24% fail on Seats (40% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat (59% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.029% fail on Tank (88% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Hose
      • 0.0096% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers (65% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.087% fail on Integral vehicle structure (97% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (97% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0096% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.087% fail on Chassis (96% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Chassis condition (96% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.0096% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.067% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Load security
      • 0.029% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0096% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0096% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0096% fail on Coupling
    • 0.0096% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0096% fail on Steps
    • 0.0096% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on View to rear
      • 0.64% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0096% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.096% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0096% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Compression ignition (58% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested (44% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (200% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment (200% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.087% fail on Catalytic converter (200% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.0096% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.067% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0096% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0096% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks (52% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0096% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0096% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0096% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0096% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0096% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0096% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0096% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.80% fail on Steering gear (31% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack (31% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Other components (51% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Rams
      • 0.0096% fail on Pump
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.019% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0096% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
  • 0.039% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.039% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0096% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0096% fail on Anchorages