MOT Results

Honest John Vans MOT Results » Volkswagen » Transporter » 1982

Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1982
54.1% pass rate
from 303 tests in 2021
More MoT Results
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 1982 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.66% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 5.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.66% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 22% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.0% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.66% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 20% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 7.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.99% fail on Pedal
      • 0.99% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.99% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.33% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.33% fail on Cable
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Servos
      • 0.33% fail on Valves
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 7.6% fail on Washers
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.66% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.7% fail on Seats
      • 0.99% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.66% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 0.66% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.66% fail on Door condition
      • 0.66% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.66% fail on Door condition
    • 0.99% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Pipe
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.99% fail on Body
      • 0.66% fail on Panel
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component
    • 0.99% fail on Floor
    • 0.33% fail on Towbar
      • 0.33% fail on Coupling
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.33% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 2.6% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 5.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 5.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.99% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Steering column
    • 0.33% fail on Steering shaft
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment
      • 0.33% fail on Requirements
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.99% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.99% fail on Attachment