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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1996
53.5% pass rate
from 2,849 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 1996 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim (45% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Electrical equipment (23% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Horn (54% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies) (45% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.070% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.035% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (23% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (23% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.84% fail on Switch
    • 0.49% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.42% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.070% fail on All position lamps
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.1% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
        • 0.035% fail on Linkage
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.035% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses (80% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.42% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.070% fail on Valves
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Servos
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.035% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (41% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (65% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (70% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (80% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (85% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.67% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts (67% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Joints (69% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.035% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis (34% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition (36% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.5% fail on Doors (70% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Driver's door (76% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (83% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Catch
      • 0.74% fail on Front passenger's door (91% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.67% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Pipe
      • 0.21% fail on Hose
      • 0.11% fail on System
    • 0.67% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Body
      • 0.39% fail on Panel
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.035% fail on Body condition
      • 0.035% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.46% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.42% fail on Cabs
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Steps
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar
      • 0.070% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.035% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.070% fail on Load security
      • 0.070% fail on Loading door
    • 0.070% fail on Undertray
    • 0.035% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.035% fail on Carrier
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (40% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (48% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (67% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
        • 0.035% fail on Steering component
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (51% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Steering rack (58% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.67% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Pump
    • 0.35% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.32% fail on Steering column
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.74% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.11% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.035% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Requirements
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.035% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.070% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.035% fail on Belt(s)/padding