Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results
Registered in 201376.8% pass rate
from 13,905 tests in 2017
(22% better than other 2013 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 2013 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
(35% better than other 2013 vans)
- 6.5% fail on Registration plate lamp (22% better than other 2013 vans)
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.5% fail on
Position lamps
(77% better than other 2013 vans)
- 1.1% fail on Front lamps (79% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.33% fail on Rear lamps (76% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.058% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0072% fail on Switch
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0.86% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.83% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.10% fail on Tell tale (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Switch
- 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.47% fail on
Headlamps
(81% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.45% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.022% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.014% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0072% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0072% fail on Matched pair
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0.27% fail on
Direction indicators
(83% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.27% fail on
Flashing type
(83% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Individual lamps (93% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.014% fail on All direction indicators (92% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.27% fail on
Flashing type
(83% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.10% fail on Battery
- 0.093% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.029% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.014% fail on
Hazard warning
(90% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.0072% fail on Lamp
- 0.0072% fail on Switch
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5.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(23% better than other 2013 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2013 vans)
- 2.2% fail on Washers
- 0.65% fail on Windscreen (29% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Mirrors (50% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.079% fail on Bonnet
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4.3% fail on
Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
- 0.036% fail on Valve stem
- 0.022% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(44% better than other 2013 vans)
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3.2% fail on
Hub components
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.30% fail on Brake discs (48% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.036% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.014% fail on Brake linings
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0.40% fail on
Brake performance
(83% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.093% fail on Rear wheels (89% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.086% fail on Front wheels (82% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Brake imbalance (73% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.18% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(66% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.17% fail on
Components
(59% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Hoses
- 0.022% fail on Pipes (88% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.014% fail on Operation
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0.17% fail on
Components
(59% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.11% fail on ABS (54% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.050% fail on
Parking brake
(91% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.050% fail on Condition (91% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.029% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.029% fail on Cable
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0.022% fail on
Service brake control components
(96% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.022% fail on
Pedal
(96% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Condition
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0.022% fail on
Pedal
(96% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.0072% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0072% fail on
Components
- 0.0072% fail on Hoses
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0.0072% fail on
Components
- 0.0072% fail on Restricted movement
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3.2% fail on
Hub components
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3.5% fail on
Suspension
(29% better than other 2013 vans)
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(95% worse than other 2013 vans)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (91% worse than other 2013 vans)
- 0.065% fail on Location (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
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0.80% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(33% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.47% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (39% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.29% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.036% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.0072% fail on Condition
- 0.0072% fail on Attachment
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0.56% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.56% fail on Condition
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0.51% fail on
Suspension arms
(26% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.50% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0072% fail on Condition
- 0.0072% fail on Attachment
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0.27% fail on
Drive shafts
(65% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.27% fail on
Front drive shafts
(65% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Constant velocity joints (65% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.0072% fail on Couplings
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0.27% fail on
Front drive shafts
(65% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Front suspension joints (55% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.10% fail on
Wheel bearings
(78% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.079% fail on Rear
- 0.022% fail on Front (94% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.029% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.029% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.014% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0072% fail on Component mounting
- 0.0072% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.0072% fail on General condition
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(95% worse than other 2013 vans)
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0.97% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(31% worse than other 2013 vans)
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0.58% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.43% fail on Condition
- 0.086% fail on Requirements
- 0.058% fail on Attachment
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0.014% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0072% fail on Anchorage's
- 0.0072% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.41% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.38% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.014% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.58% fail on
Seat belts
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0.41% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.41% fail on Registration plate
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0.34% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(54% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Body condition (72% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.072% fail on
Seats
- 0.043% fail on Passengers
- 0.029% fail on Drivers
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0.065% fail on
Doors
(63% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.043% fail on Passengers front
- 0.022% fail on Passengers other
- 0.050% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.029% fail on Body security
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0.0072% fail on
Load security
- 0.0072% fail on Loading door
- 0.0072% fail on Spare wheel
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0.30% fail on
Steering
(66% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.18% fail on
Steering system
(71% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
- 0.022% fail on Ball joint
- 0.014% fail on Steering arm
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0.0072% fail on
Other components
- 0.0072% fail on Steering component
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0.10% fail on
Power steering
(54% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.079% fail on Operation
- 0.014% fail on Pump
- 0.0072% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.014% fail on Steering operation
- 0.0072% fail on Locking devices
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0.18% fail on
Steering system
(71% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.17% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.072% fail on Attachment
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0.17% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(71% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.058% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2013 vans)
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0.058% fail on
Fuel system
(83% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.029% fail on System (79% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.014% fail on Cap (89% better than other 2013 vans)
- 0.0072% fail on Tank
- 0.0072% fail on Pipe
- 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.029% fail on Emissions