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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1998
53.5% pass rate
from 4,160 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 1998 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.2% worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 9.0% fail on Headlamp aim (63% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 8.7% fail on Headlamp aim (66% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Electrical equipment (23% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Horn (59% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies) (45% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.072% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (68% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.072% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.41% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.072% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.024% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 1998 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (22% better than other 1998 vans)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 1998 vans)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (52% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (53% worse than other 1998 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (61% worse than other 1998 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (120% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.048% fail on Pivot
        • 0.048% fail on Brake slack adjuster
        • 0.024% fail on Rod
        • 0.024% fail on Linkage
        • 0.024% fail on Relay lever
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (61% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.096% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.048% fail on Valves
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.072% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Air and vacuum systems (140% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Servos
      • 0.048% fail on Leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Valves
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (74% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (72% better than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.048% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.024% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (73% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.072% fail on Mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.024% fail on Torsion bar
        • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (45% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (51% better than other 1998 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames (42% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (44% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (36% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (63% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (63% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.024% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 1998 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
      • 0.024% fail on Belts
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.024% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (40% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (41% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (91% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door (120% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.67% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Pipe (95% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Hose
      • 0.072% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.58% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.31% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.43% fail on Body (53% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Panel
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.048% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.024% fail on Coupling
      • 0.024% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.096% fail on Floor
    • 0.096% fail on Cabs (76% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Steps
    • 0.072% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.048% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.024% fail on Carrier
    • 0.072% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.072% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.048% fail on Load security
      • 0.048% fail on Loading door
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (46% worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Steering gear (70% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Steering rack (73% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components (43% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (52% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.55% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.024% fail on Rams
    • 0.29% fail on Steering play
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.096% fail on Steering column
    • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility (14% better than other 1998 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (31% better than other 1998 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.024% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (62% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.096% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.048% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.096% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.072% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.072% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.79% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Other leaks (110% worse than other 1998 vans)
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (28% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.12% fail on Anchorages (2 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 0.024% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.096% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.096% fail on Speedometer