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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 1999
51.4% pass rate
from 4,386 tests in 2021
(7.3% worse than other 1999 vans)
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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim (75% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (23% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.068% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (22% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.1% fail on Horn (45% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies) (51% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters (39% better than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.046% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.50% fail on Rear reflectors (84% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.046% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.091% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.091% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.091% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (74% worse than other 1999 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (79% worse than other 1999 vans)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (130% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (150% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Rod
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
        • 0.023% fail on Pivot
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
      • 0.068% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.023% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.023% fail on Valves
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.023% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
      • 0.068% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.023% fail on Leaks
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.091% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (82% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
      • 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.023% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.023% fail on Additional braking device
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (13% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (73% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (50% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (80% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (71% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (73% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (62% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Axles
      • 0.023% fail on Axle
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (30% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (60% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (60% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.068% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.023% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.023% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.023% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.023% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.4% fail on Doors (130% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.068% fail on Catch
      • 0.66% fail on Front passenger's door (81% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (78% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Catch
      • 0.41% fail on Other passenger's door (90% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
        • 0.11% fail on Hinge
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (51% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (51% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on System
      • 0.091% fail on Hose
      • 0.091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.48% fail on Body (43% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.023% fail on Body condition
      • 0.023% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs (67% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (64% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.046% fail on Towbar
      • 0.046% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.046% fail on Floor
    • 0.023% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.023% fail on Carrier
    • 0.023% fail on Load security
      • 0.023% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.023% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.023% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (63% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (78% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.046% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.023% fail on Steering arm
    • 4.4% fail on Steering gear (96% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Operation
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
      • 0.068% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.023% fail on Pump
      • 0.023% fail on Rams
    • 0.30% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.091% fail on Steering column
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers (30% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on View to rear
      • 0.55% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (78% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (53% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment (170% worse than other 1999 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.046% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.023% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.046% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.80% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Other leaks (140% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (20% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (23% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (30% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Airbags
      • 0.091% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (42% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (47% worse than other 1999 vans)
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels (88% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 0.023% fail on Hubs
  • 0.023% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.023% fail on Doors
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.023% fail on Anchorages