Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results
Registered in 200352.4% pass rate
from 6,494 tests in 2017
(8.8% better than other 2003 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.
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27% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(14% better than other 2003 vans)
- 9.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (21% better than other 2003 vans)
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6.2% fail on
Position lamps
(28% better than other 2003 vans)
- 4.9% fail on Front lamps (19% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.4% fail on Rear lamps (53% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.062% fail on All position lamps
- 0.015% fail on Switch
- 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(45% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 5.1% fail on Fog lamp (49% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.062% fail on Tell tale
- 0.031% fail on Switch
- 4.8% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.7% fail on Horn (22% worse than other 2003 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(40% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
(40% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.8% fail on Individual lamps (36% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.43% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.062% fail on Tell tales
- 0.031% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
(40% better than other 2003 vans)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
(44% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.062% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.031% fail on Switch
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0.015% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.015% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.74% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.51% fail on Battery (70% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.11% fail on
Hazard warning
(86% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.062% fail on Lamp (75% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Switch (92% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.031% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2003 vans)
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19% fail on
Suspension
(27% better than other 2003 vans)
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 5.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (17% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.062% fail on Attachment
- 4.3% fail on Front suspension joints (75% worse than other 2003 vans)
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3.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(37% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (32% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (32% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Attachment
- 0.18% fail on Linkage condition (61% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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3.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.2% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Location
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3.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(35% better than other 2003 vans)
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3.3% fail on
Front drive shafts
(34% better than other 2003 vans)
- 3.2% fail on Constant velocity joints (34% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.031% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.015% fail on Couplings
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0.046% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.046% fail on Drive shafts
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3.3% fail on
Front drive shafts
(34% better than other 2003 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Prescribed areas
(82% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Component mounting (73% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Spring mounting (96% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Subframe mounting (88% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.85% fail on
Shock absorbers
(55% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.85% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.52% fail on
Wheel bearings
(78% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.31% fail on Rear
- 0.25% fail on Front (87% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.077% fail on General condition
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0.077% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.077% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.046% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.031% fail on Suspension unit (11 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Operation
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0.046% fail on
Macpherson strut
(88% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.031% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.031% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.031% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.015% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.015% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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0.015% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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0.015% fail on
Axles
- 0.015% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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16% fail on
Brakes
(27% better than other 2003 vans)
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7.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(24% better than other 2003 vans)
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7.4% fail on
Components
(23% better than other 2003 vans)
- 4.7% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Pipes (63% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Valves (58% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.092% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.015% fail on Servos
- 0.18% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.15% fail on Leaks (66% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.077% fail on Operation
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7.4% fail on
Components
(23% better than other 2003 vans)
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
(47% better than other 2003 vans)
- 3.5% fail on Rear wheels (41% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2003 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Front wheels (60% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Brake imbalance (74% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.031% fail on Brake operation
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.63% fail on Brake discs (39% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.046% fail on Brake back plates
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical components
(2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.7% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Linkage
- 0.031% fail on Lever
- 0.015% fail on Rod
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0.25% fail on
Service brake control components
(67% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.23% fail on
Pedal
(69% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Anti-slip (70% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Condition
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0.015% fail on
Pedal linkage
- 0.015% fail on Cable
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0.23% fail on
Pedal
(69% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.23% fail on ABS (47% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.22% fail on
Parking brake
(83% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.14% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.077% fail on
Components
- 0.062% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Valves
- 0.046% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.031% fail on Leaks
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0.077% fail on
Components
- 0.11% fail on Restricted movement (65% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.031% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.015% fail on Additional braking devices
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7.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(24% better than other 2003 vans)
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10% fail on
Steering
(40% worse than other 2003 vans)
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9.8% fail on
Steering system
(56% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 8.2% fail on Track rod end (92% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Steering rack
- 0.69% fail on Ball joint
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0.12% fail on
Free play
(59% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.12% fail on Steering arm
- 0.046% fail on Drag link end
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0.57% fail on
Power steering
(39% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.29% fail on Operation
- 0.14% fail on Other components
- 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses (57% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Drive system
- 0.015% fail on Pump
- 0.015% fail on Rams
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0.077% fail on
Steering control
- 0.046% fail on Steering lock
- 0.031% fail on Steering column
- 0.062% fail on Steering operation
- 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
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9.8% fail on
Steering system
(56% worse than other 2003 vans)
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8.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(31% better than other 2003 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2003 vans)
- 2.9% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.91% fail on Mirrors
- 0.89% fail on Windscreen (29% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.077% fail on Bonnet (67% better than other 2003 vans)
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7.1% fail on
Tyres
(18% better than other 2003 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Size/type
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem
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6.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (22% worse than other 2003 vans)
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1.0% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.51% fail on System
- 0.23% fail on Pipe
- 0.15% fail on Cap (58% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.91% fail on Emissions (48% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(66% better than other 2003 vans)
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1.5% fail on
Doors
(40% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.68% fail on Drivers (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.63% fail on Passengers front (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Passengers other
- 0.46% fail on Body condition (87% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.29% fail on
Seats
- 0.17% fail on Drivers
- 0.14% fail on Passengers
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0.18% fail on
Vehicle structure
(91% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Chassis (91% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Engine mountings (77% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.031% fail on
Load security
- 0.031% fail on Loading door
- 0.015% fail on Body security
- 0.015% fail on Spare wheel
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1.5% fail on
Doors
(40% worse than other 2003 vans)
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1.7% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(69% better than other 2003 vans)
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
(74% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.59% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Requirements
- 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.092% fail on Attachment
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0.74% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(58% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.72% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (56% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
(74% better than other 2003 vans)
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0.99% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(37% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.97% fail on Registration plate (37% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.015% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.062% fail on
Towbars
(80% better than other 2003 vans)
- 0.031% fail on Towbar
- 0.031% fail on Vehicle structure (86% better than other 2003 vans)