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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2000
52.1% pass rate
from 5,444 tests in 2020
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 2000 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Electrical equipment (46% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Horn (84% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Battery(ies) (35% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 5.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (21% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (21% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.092% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (21% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (21% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (26% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.018% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning (70% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Switch (70% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.037% fail on Outline marker lamps (91% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Outline marker lamp (90% better than other 2000 vans)
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (21% better than other 2000 vans)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (21% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (19% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Linkage
        • 0.037% fail on Lever
        • 0.037% fail on Pivot
        • 0.018% fail on Rod
        • 0.018% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves (28% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.86% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.42% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.073% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.037% fail on Valves
      • 0.018% fail on Servos
      • 0.018% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (49% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal (57% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems (150% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (69% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
      • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 16% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (30% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
      • 0.092% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage (91% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (50% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.81% fail on Sub-frames (32% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Axles
      • 0.018% fail on Axle
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (8.7% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission (24% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (60% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 5.1% fail on Joints (60% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.092% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
      • 0.037% fail on Belts
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door (190% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.97% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Hinge
      • 0.79% fail on Driver's door (110% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (43% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (43% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (64% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (64% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on System (130% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.055% fail on Tank (76% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.42% fail on Body (64% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component (55% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Panel (65% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.40% fail on Towbar
      • 0.28% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.092% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.018% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.018% fail on Coupling
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.092% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.073% fail on Carrier
      • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.055% fail on Cabs (85% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.037% fail on Floor (81% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.018% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.018% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 9.9% fail on Steering (47% worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (54% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Track rod end (59% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint (63% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
        • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (61% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (68% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.092% fail on Rams
      • 0.018% fail on Pump
    • 0.29% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.037% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.037% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on View to rear
      • 0.59% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.29% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.018% fail on Window
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Compression ignition (82% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (140% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.31% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (3 times worse than other 2000 vans)
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.53% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.88% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.037% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.037% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (25% worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts (21% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (30% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Requirements (110% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
  • 0.092% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.092% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.037% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.037% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.018% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.018% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors