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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results
Registered in 200863.7% pass rate
from 11,631 tests in 2017
(19% better than other 2008 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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(21% better than other 2008 vans)
- 10% fail on Registration plate lamp (6.9% better than other 2008 vans)
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5.5% fail on
Position lamps
(31% better than other 2008 vans)
- 4.7% fail on Front lamps (22% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.98% fail on Rear lamps (58% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on All position lamps
- 4.5% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2008 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2008 vans)
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
(37% better than other 2008 vans)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.026% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.026% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.017% fail on Matched pair
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0.0086% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0086% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0086% fail on Switch
- 0.0086% fail on Dipswitch
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(56% better than other 2008 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (56% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.086% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0086% fail on Switch
- 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
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0.79% fail on
Direction indicators
(74% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.79% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (53% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.34% fail on Individual lamps (82% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.026% fail on All direction indicators (90% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.79% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.28% fail on Battery (36% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Horn (86% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.095% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.086% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.026% fail on
Hazard warning
(94% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Switch (94% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Lamp
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14% fail on
Suspension
(20% better than other 2008 vans)
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4.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(30% better than other 2008 vans)
- 2.8% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (30% better than other 2008 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (21% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.25% fail on Linkage condition (49% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
- 0.017% fail on Condition
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3.6% fail on
Coil springs
(60% worse than other 2008 vans)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (60% worse than other 2008 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Location
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.052% fail on Attachment
- 0.0086% fail on Condition
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2.8% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.7% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.026% fail on Couplings
- 0.026% fail on Drive shafts
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0.052% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.052% fail on Drive shafts
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2.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.2% fail on Condition
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0.45% fail on
Wheel bearings
(71% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.38% fail on Rear
- 0.077% fail on Front (93% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.15% fail on
Macpherson strut
(62% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.052% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(64% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.026% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.017% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0086% fail on Attachment
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0.026% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.026% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.026% fail on
Prescribed areas
(97% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Component mounting (93% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.0086% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.0086% fail on Levelling valve
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0.0086% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0086% fail on Condition
- 0.0086% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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4.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(30% better than other 2008 vans)
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7.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(18% better than other 2008 vans)
- 3.7% fail on Washers
- 3.4% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.79% fail on Windscreen (23% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.71% fail on Mirrors (26% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Bonnet
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7.3% fail on
Brakes
(55% better than other 2008 vans)
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
(23% better than other 2008 vans)
- 3.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.52% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.10% fail on Brake calipers (55% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Brake linings
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(70% better than other 2008 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2008 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Rear wheels (73% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.64% fail on Front wheels (60% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Brake imbalance (35% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.043% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0086% fail on Parking brake operation
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1.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(73% better than other 2008 vans)
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1.2% fail on
Components
(73% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.77% fail on Pipes (79% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Hoses
- 0.017% fail on Pump (10 times worse than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.077% fail on Leaks (65% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (73% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Operation
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1.2% fail on
Components
(73% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.50% fail on ABS (38% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.19% fail on
Mechanical components
(52% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Cable (45% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Linkage
- 0.12% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake
(90% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (89% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Restricted movement (78% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.017% fail on
Service brake control components
(97% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.017% fail on
Pedal
(97% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.017% fail on
Pedal
(97% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.0086% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0086% fail on
Components
- 0.0086% fail on Servos
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0.0086% fail on
Components
- 0.0086% fail on Locking devices
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
(23% better than other 2008 vans)
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
(18% better than other 2008 vans)
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
- 0.052% fail on Valve stem
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1.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(45% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.86% fail on
Seat belts
(34% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.55% fail on Condition
- 0.17% fail on Requirements (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
- 0.086% fail on Attachment
- 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.026% fail on
Installation check
(4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Anchorage's (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
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0.48% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(59% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.43% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (60% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0086% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
- 0.0086% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.86% fail on
Seat belts
(34% better than other 2008 vans)
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1.0% fail on
Steering
(79% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.57% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.043% fail on
Free play
(66% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.034% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Steering box
- 0.034% fail on Drag link end
- 0.026% fail on Steering arm (75% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.29% fail on
Power steering
(50% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.11% fail on Operation (57% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Pump
- 0.017% fail on Other components (90% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Drive system
- 0.0086% fail on Rams
- 0.16% fail on Steering operation
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0.017% fail on
Steering control
(85% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0086% fail on Steering column
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0.57% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.80% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(62% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.34% fail on
Doors
(41% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Passengers front
- 0.15% fail on Passengers other
- 0.026% fail on Drivers (80% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.0086% fail on Emergency exits
- 0.17% fail on Body condition (80% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Engine mountings
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0.095% fail on
Seats
(53% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Passengers
- 0.043% fail on Drivers (68% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.034% fail on
Load security
- 0.017% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0086% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0086% fail on Loading door
- 0.017% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.0086% fail on Body security
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0.34% fail on
Doors
(41% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.72% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(79% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.33% fail on Emissions (36% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.15% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.11% fail on
Fuel system
(87% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.043% fail on System (86% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.034% fail on Tank (70% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.034% fail on Cap (84% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.58% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(40% better than other 2008 vans)
- 0.58% fail on Registration plate (40% better than other 2008 vans)
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.10% fail on Condition