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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1994
53.5% pass rate
from 1,971 tests in 2021
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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 1994 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.9% fail on Horn
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.051% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.051% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (33% better than other 1994 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (33% better than other 1994 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 1994 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.51% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.36% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.051% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (34% worse than other 1994 vans)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (33% worse than other 1994 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts (90% better than other 1994 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis
      • 2.8% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Pipe
      • 0.30% fail on Hose
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.61% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.46% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.91% fail on Body
      • 0.56% fail on Panel
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
    • 0.51% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
        • 0.051% fail on Catch
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
        • 0.051% fail on Hinge
    • 0.36% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Steps
    • 0.10% fail on Towbar
      • 0.051% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.051% fail on Coupling
    • 0.051% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.051% fail on Carrier
    • 0.051% fail on Floor
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (20% better than other 1994 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (94% worse than other 1994 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (94% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 1994 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 1994 vans)
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.051% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.66% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.56% fail on Cable
        • 0.10% fail on Rod
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.051% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.61% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Servos
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Servos
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Additional braking device
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.76% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.76% fail on View to rear
      • 0.76% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.051% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.81% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.051% fail on Pump
    • 0.41% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.25% fail on Steering column
    • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.46% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.051% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.051% fail on Belt(s)/padding