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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2003
52.6% pass rate
from 7,574 tests in 2020
(6.6% 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.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.3% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (26% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Horn (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.092% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Position lamps (30% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Position lamp (31% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (29% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (29% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (20% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.67% fail on Rear reflectors (81% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.040% fail on Outline marker lamps (89% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Outline marker lamp (88% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 17% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (15% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (48% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (36% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames (95% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut (92% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.026% fail on Bellows (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (22% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (66% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (64% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Lever
        • 0.066% fail on Linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Pivot
        • 0.013% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (47% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid (74% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever (70% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (76% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (77% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (17% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission (34% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts (24% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Joints (23% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts (86% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (83% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Front passenger's door (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Catch
      • 0.70% fail on Driver's door (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Catch
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door (52% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (53% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on System
      • 0.17% fail on Hose (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (60% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
    • 0.55% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.48% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.18% fail on Body (80% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Panel (84% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers (62% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Towbar (62% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.079% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.013% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting (76% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition (85% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.053% fail on Load security
      • 0.053% fail on Loading door
    • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel (77% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Carrier (81% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.026% fail on Floor (82% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Steps
  • 9.3% fail on Steering (33% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Steering linkage components (49% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Track rod end (61% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (34% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
      • 0.079% fail on Operation (62% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Pipes and hoses (70% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Rams
      • 0.026% fail on Pump
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.066% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.040% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Universal joint
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on View to rear
      • 0.77% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.41% fail on Driver's view (76% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (61% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (60% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (68% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.092% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.026% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks (31% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks (36% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment
      • 0.026% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.90% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.079% fail on Airbags
      • 0.079% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.040% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.026% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer