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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2009
61.2% pass rate
from 9,708 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2009 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (7.0% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (28% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage (52% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (27% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring (27% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings (43% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers (41% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (53% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.010% fail on King pins
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (33% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters (29% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment (44% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps (49% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp (47% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning (94% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Switch (94% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance (34% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (43% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (89% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (62% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (23% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
        • 0.041% fail on Lever
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
        • 0.010% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
    • 0.072% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (89% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal (92% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.072% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
    • 0.010% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Compression ignition (14% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (19% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (23% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.052% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.010% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks (61% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks (51% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.010% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear (31% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (53% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen (53% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Window
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.082% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.031% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.021% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts (67% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
        • 0.021% fail on Prop shaft (92% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors (53% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.072% fail on Front passenger's door (70% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.072% fail on Door condition (68% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Driver's door (68% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Body (67% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component (62% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Panel (70% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.093% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system (85% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (83% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Tank (84% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.010% fail on Hose
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers (67% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Load security
      • 0.031% fail on Loading door
      • 0.010% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.010% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
    • 0.031% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.021% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.021% fail on Carrier
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis (97% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Chassis condition (97% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Other towbar components
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Requirements
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.021% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.010% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
      • 0.082% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.041% fail on Pump
      • 0.010% fail on Rams
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear (48% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Operation
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play (82% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.010% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.010% fail on Speedometer