Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1986
56.7% pass rate
from 790 tests in 2021
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 1986 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.25% fail on Mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.25% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 1986 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 1986 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 1986 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 1986 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 1986 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.89% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.89% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.89% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 1986 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 1986 vans)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.51% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.76% fail on Lever
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.51% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.63% fail on Body
      • 0.38% fail on Other body component
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.51% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Floor
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Steps
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Coupling
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.8% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.63% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Hubs