Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results
Registered in 201274.1% pass rate
from 11,702 tests in 2017
(25% better than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(42% better than other 2012 vans)
- 7.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (32% better than other 2012 vans)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2012 vans)
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1.7% fail on
Position lamps
(77% better than other 2012 vans)
- 1.2% fail on Front lamps (80% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.52% fail on Rear lamps (68% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.026% fail on All position lamps (83% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Switch
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0.83% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(34% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.82% fail on Fog lamp (34% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Tell tale (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0085% fail on Switch
- 0.70% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.44% fail on
Headlamps
(83% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.41% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Switch
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0.0085% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.0085% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0085% fail on Dipswitch
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0.26% fail on
Direction indicators
(90% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.26% fail on
Flashing type
(90% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Individual lamps (96% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.026% fail on All direction indicators (90% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0085% fail on Tell tales
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0.26% fail on
Flashing type
(90% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.17% fail on Battery
- 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.077% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.051% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.0085% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0085% fail on Switch
- 0.0085% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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5.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(17% better than other 2012 vans)
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 2.4% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.77% fail on Windscreen
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors (52% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0085% fail on Indirect vision devices
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5.7% fail on
Suspension
(35% better than other 2012 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 2.8% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 0.051% fail on Location
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1.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(39% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.89% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (42% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.39% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (41% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.077% fail on Attachment
- 0.077% fail on Linkage condition
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0.64% fail on
Shock absorbers
(30% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.64% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.56% fail on
Suspension arms
(58% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.55% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (58% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Attachment
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0.43% fail on
Drive shafts
(78% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.43% fail on
Front drive shafts
(77% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.37% fail on Constant velocity joints (80% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.051% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.0085% fail on Couplings
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0.43% fail on
Front drive shafts
(77% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Front suspension joints (72% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.094% fail on
Wheel bearings
(89% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.094% fail on Rear
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0.034% fail on
Macpherson strut
(90% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.034% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.026% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.026% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0085% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0085% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0085% fail on
Axles
- 0.0085% fail on Swivel joints/housing
- 0.0085% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0085% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0085% fail on Component mounting
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2.8% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 2012 vans)
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2012 vans)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
- 0.094% fail on Valve stem
- 0.017% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
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3.9% fail on
Brakes
(55% better than other 2012 vans)
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
(25% better than other 2012 vans)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (19% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.051% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.026% fail on Brake linings
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0.58% fail on
Brake performance
(83% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Front wheels (76% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.15% fail on Rear wheels (89% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Brake imbalance (77% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.017% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0085% fail on Gradient hand brake
- 0.0085% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.23% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(81% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.21% fail on
Components
(80% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Hoses
- 0.0085% fail on Pipes
- 0.0085% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.017% fail on Leaks
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0.21% fail on
Components
(80% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.18% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.18% fail on ABS (48% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.077% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.068% fail on Cable
- 0.0085% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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0.043% fail on
Parking brake
(93% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Condition (93% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Restricted movement
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0.0085% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.0085% fail on
Pedal
- 0.0085% fail on Condition
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0.0085% fail on
Pedal
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0.0085% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0085% fail on
Components
- 0.0085% fail on Servos
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0.0085% fail on
Components
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
(25% better than other 2012 vans)
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1.0% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.56% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.44% fail on Condition
- 0.068% fail on Requirements
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.017% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0085% fail on Anchorage's
- 0.0085% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.48% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.41% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.068% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.56% fail on
Seat belts
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0.56% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.56% fail on Registration plate
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0.54% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(41% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.18% fail on
Doors
- 0.085% fail on Passengers front
- 0.068% fail on Passengers other
- 0.026% fail on Drivers
- 0.17% fail on Body condition (54% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.077% fail on Engine mountings
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0.060% fail on
Seats
(66% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Passengers
- 0.017% fail on Drivers (87% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.034% fail on Spare wheel
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0.017% fail on
Load security
- 0.0085% fail on Access panel
- 0.0085% fail on Loading door
- 0.0085% fail on Body security
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0.18% fail on
Doors
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0.42% fail on
Steering
(76% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
(80% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.23% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.017% fail on
Free play
- 0.017% fail on Steering rack
- 0.017% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0085% fail on Steering box
- 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0085% fail on Steering arm
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0.12% fail on
Power steering
(49% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Operation
- 0.026% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.026% fail on Pump
- 0.0085% fail on Other components
- 0.017% fail on Steering operation
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0.0085% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0085% fail on Steering wheel
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0.28% fail on
Steering system
(80% better than other 2012 vans)
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0.21% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.077% fail on Condition
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0.21% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(76% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.085% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.051% fail on
Fuel system
(88% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.034% fail on System (81% better than other 2012 vans)
- 0.0085% fail on Tank
- 0.0085% fail on Pipe
- 0.017% fail on Emissions