Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results
Registered in 199154.8% pass rate
from 836 tests in 2017
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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 1991 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(15% better than other 1991 vans)
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6.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 6.1% fail on Fog lamp
- 1.4% fail on Tell tale
- 0.12% fail on Switch
- 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.3% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.8% fail on Front lamps
- 1.4% fail on Rear lamps (50% better than other 1991 vans)
- 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 3.8% fail on Horn
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
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2.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 1991 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Switch
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0.24% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.24% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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2.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(53% better than other 1991 vans)
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
(53% better than other 1991 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.60% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
(53% better than other 1991 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Battery (64% better than other 1991 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (150% worse than other 1991 vans)
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0.96% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.60% fail on Switch
- 0.36% fail on Lamp
- 0.36% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.24% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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6.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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19% fail on
Suspension
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6.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(35% better than other 1991 vans)
- 5.0% fail on Component mounting
- 1.3% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.36% fail on Spring mounting (92% better than other 1991 vans)
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5.3% fail on
Drive shafts
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5.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 5.1% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.12% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
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5.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 3.5% fail on Front suspension joints (96% worse than other 1991 vans)
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3.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(85% worse than other 1991 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% worse than other 1991 vans)
- 0.36% fail on Condition
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1.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.6% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Location
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1.4% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.84% fail on Front
- 0.60% fail on Rear
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.72% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.36% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Linkage condition
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0.96% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.96% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.12% fail on Suspension unit
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0.12% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.12% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.12% fail on
Axles
- 0.12% fail on Clearance
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6.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
(35% better than other 1991 vans)
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17% fail on
Brakes
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9.9% fail on
Brake performance
- 5.9% fail on Rear wheels
- 4.2% fail on Front wheels
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 1991 vans)
- 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
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8.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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8.3% fail on
Components
- 4.1% fail on Pipes
- 3.1% fail on Hoses
- 1.8% fail on Valves
- 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.48% fail on Leaks
- 0.24% fail on Operation
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8.3% fail on
Components
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0.84% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.84% fail on Condition
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0.60% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.60% fail on Cable
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0.60% fail on
Hub components
- 0.36% fail on Brake pads
- 0.36% fail on Brake discs
- 0.48% fail on Restricted movement
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0.36% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.36% fail on
Pedal
- 0.24% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.36% fail on
Pedal
- 0.12% fail on ABS
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9.9% fail on
Brake performance
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12% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 7.8% fail on Wipers
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 0.96% fail on Windscreen
- 0.72% fail on Mirrors
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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8.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.4% fail on Emissions
- 0.96% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.72% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.72% fail on System
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6.7% fail on
Steering
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5.4% fail on
Steering system
- 2.9% fail on Steering rack
- 2.5% fail on Track rod end
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0.24% fail on
Free play
- 0.24% fail on Steering rack
- 0.12% fail on Drag link end
- 0.12% fail on Steering arm
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1.3% fail on
Power steering
- 0.60% fail on Operation
- 0.36% fail on Pump
- 0.24% fail on Drive system
- 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.12% fail on Rams
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0.36% fail on
Steering control
- 0.24% fail on Steering column
- 0.12% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.36% fail on Steering operation
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5.4% fail on
Steering system
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
- 0.12% fail on Valve stem
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6.0% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 2.8% fail on Body condition
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1.7% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.7% fail on Chassis
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0.96% fail on
Doors
- 0.48% fail on Passengers front
- 0.24% fail on Drivers
- 0.24% fail on Passengers other
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0.72% fail on
Seats
- 0.48% fail on Drivers
- 0.36% fail on Passengers
- 0.24% fail on Speedometer
- 0.12% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.12% fail on Body security
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3.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.60% fail on Condition
- 0.48% fail on Requirements
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate
- 0.12% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.84% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.72% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.60% fail on
Towbars
- 0.48% fail on Vehicle structure
- 0.12% fail on Towbar