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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2001
52.7% pass rate
from 6,862 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 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (55% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp aim (60% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch (150% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (22% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment (27% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Horn (43% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.42% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning (89% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Switch (89% better than other 2001 vans)
  • 16% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (20% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (60% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (33% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (52% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.015% fail on Torsion bar
        • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (55% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint (69% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers (37% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames (58% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (50% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.015% fail on Levelling valve
  • 15% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (21% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (30% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (46% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (140% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (160% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.044% fail on Rod (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
        • 0.029% fail on Pivot
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Load sensing valves (31% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses (60% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.058% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (50% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
      • 0.073% fail on Leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (71% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.073% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (78% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (34% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (33% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts (92% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (34% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (33% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (85% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
      • 0.93% fail on Driver's door (140% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.93% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.058% fail on Hinge
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (60% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (60% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system (39% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on System
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.41% fail on Body (59% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Panel (47% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component (66% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.073% fail on Carrier
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.058% fail on Load security
      • 0.044% fail on Loading door
      • 0.015% fail on Access panel
    • 0.044% fail on Cabs (91% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Steps
    • 0.029% fail on Towbar
      • 0.015% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.015% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.029% fail on Floor
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Steering (50% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (29% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (32% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.029% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component
    • 5.0% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
      • 0.015% fail on Steering box
    • 0.82% fail on Power steering
      • 0.41% fail on Other components
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pump
      • 0.073% fail on Pipes and hoses (68% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Rams
    • 0.28% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.087% fail on Steering column
    • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.015% fail on Universal joint
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (15% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (20% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on View to rear
      • 0.64% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.50% fail on Bonnet (68% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.058% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Compression ignition (54% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (72% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (50% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment (180% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.12% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.044% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.087% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.058% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.96% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Other leaks (88% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (19% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (19% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas (20% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Airbags
      • 0.087% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2001 vans)
  • 0.058% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.044% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.015% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.015% fail on Speedometer