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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1993
51.4% pass rate
from 1,183 tests in 2021
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 1993 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 8.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 8.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.085% fail on Switch
    • 6.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 5.0% fail on Horn (60% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 1993 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 1993 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 1993 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.51% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.51% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.085% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.085% fail on Position lamp
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.085% fail on Torsion bar
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.93% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.93% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 1993 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.085% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.085% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.085% fail on Joints
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.68% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.7% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Panel
      • 0.51% fail on Other body component
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.68% fail on Pipe
      • 0.34% fail on Hose
      • 0.085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.42% fail on Cabs
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.085% fail on Towbar
      • 0.085% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.085% fail on Floor
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses (77% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.59% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
        • 0.17% fail on Linkage
        • 0.085% fail on Lever
      • 0.42% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.085% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.085% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.085% fail on Servos
      • 0.085% fail on Valves
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.085% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.085% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.93% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.59% fail on View to rear
      • 0.59% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.085% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 1993 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition (43% worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% worse than other 1993 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.085% fail on Particulate filter
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.76% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.93% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment
      • 0.085% fail on Requirements
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.085% fail on Operation
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 0.85% fail on Operation
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column
    • 0.085% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.085% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.085% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.68% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.17% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.085% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer