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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2014
75.2% pass rate
from 18,170 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.077% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.066% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0055% fail on Switch
      • 0.0055% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0055% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (51% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.050% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors (41% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.094% fail on Reversing lamps (68% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps (72% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp (71% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.077% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0055% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0055% fail on Switch
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (13% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (44% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (68% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (68% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (44% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers (37% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (40% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0055% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0055% fail on Pipes
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (26% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0055% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (45% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Cable
        • 0.011% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0055% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0055% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0055% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (33% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.00% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.083% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Lever (90% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0055% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (96% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Pedal (96% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0055% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0055% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass (49% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen (49% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear (55% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors (54% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (26% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (19% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (17% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
        • 0.0055% fail on Steering component
    • 0.094% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.094% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.039% fail on Power steering (84% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses (83% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Operation
      • 0.0055% fail on Pump
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Steering box
    • 0.0055% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0055% fail on Steering column
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts (35% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0055% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0055% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0055% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.011% fail on Prop shafts (94% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.011% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Belts
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0055% fail on Catch
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door (73% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.072% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.088% fail on Body (73% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Other body component (72% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Panel (73% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.066% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Chassis
      • 0.028% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system (89% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0055% fail on Tank
      • 0.0055% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Bracket
    • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0055% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.0055% fail on Carrier
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0055% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0055% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0055% fail on Floor
  • 0.97% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (95% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0055% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0055% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (70% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.0055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0055% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.050% fail on Fluid leaks (75% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Engine oil leaks (68% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.0055% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
  • 0.0055% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0055% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0055% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0055% fail on Belt(s)/padding