Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results
Registered in 201478.4% pass rate
from 15,349 tests in 2017
(11% better than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(6.6% better than other 2014 vans)
- 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (60% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.1% fail on
Position lamps
(67% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.81% fail on Front lamps (69% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.26% fail on Rear lamps (69% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.020% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0065% fail on Switch
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0.68% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.68% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Tell tale (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.50% fail on
Headlamps
(76% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.44% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.059% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0065% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.013% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0065% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0065% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0065% fail on Dipswitch
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0.14% fail on
Direction indicators
(88% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.078% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Individual lamps (83% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0065% fail on All direction indicators
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(88% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (44% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.098% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.059% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Battery
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0.026% fail on
Hazard warning
(81% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.020% fail on Lamp
- 0.013% fail on Switch (88% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0065% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0065% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.46% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
- 0.026% fail on Valve stem
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3.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(40% better than other 2014 vans)
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.95% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.63% fail on Windscreen (39% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.35% fail on Mirrors
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0065% fail on Indirect vision devices
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2.8% fail on
Brakes
(46% better than other 2014 vans)
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.17% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.020% fail on Brake linings
- 0.013% fail on Brake calipers
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0.29% fail on
Brake performance
(81% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.065% fail on Front wheels (76% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.059% fail on Brake imbalance (61% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.059% fail on Rear wheels (89% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.026% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.091% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(70% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.091% fail on
Components
(63% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.085% fail on Hoses (50% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0065% fail on Pipes
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0.091% fail on
Components
(63% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.052% fail on ABS (69% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.046% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.039% fail on
Parking brake
(93% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Condition (93% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.013% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.013% fail on Cable
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0.0065% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.0065% fail on
Pedal
- 0.0065% fail on Condition
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0.0065% fail on
Pedal
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
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2.1% fail on
Suspension
(19% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.79% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.78% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Location
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0.58% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.58% fail on Condition
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0.37% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(43% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.27% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (37% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.072% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (62% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.0065% fail on Condition
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0.25% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.23% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.020% fail on Attachment
- 0.072% fail on Front suspension joints (65% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.059% fail on
Wheel bearings
(67% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Rear
- 0.0065% fail on Front
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0.026% fail on
Drive shafts
(91% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.026% fail on
Front drive shafts
(91% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.026% fail on Constant velocity joints (91% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.026% fail on
Front drive shafts
(91% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.0065% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.0065% fail on Pipes
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0.0065% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.0065% fail on Condition
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0.0065% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.0065% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0065% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0065% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0065% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0065% fail on Condition
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0.79% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.98% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(33% worse than other 2014 vans)
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0.66% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.55% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Requirements (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Attachment
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0.33% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(47% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.31% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (49% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0065% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.66% fail on
Seat belts
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0.48% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.48% fail on Registration plate
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0.35% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(53% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.14% fail on Body condition (70% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.078% fail on
Doors
(51% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.039% fail on Passengers front
- 0.033% fail on Passengers other
- 0.0065% fail on Drivers
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0.072% fail on
Seats
- 0.059% fail on Passengers (160% worse than other 2014 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Drivers
- 0.052% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.013% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.0065% fail on Body security
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0.25% fail on
Steering
(44% better than other 2014 vans)
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0.21% fail on
Steering system
- 0.20% fail on Track rod end
- 0.0065% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
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0.026% fail on
Power steering
(82% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Operation (79% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.0065% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0065% fail on Other components
- 0.013% fail on Steering operation
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0.0065% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0065% fail on Steering lock
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0.21% fail on
Steering system
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0.17% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.085% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Attachment
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0.12% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(63% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.052% fail on Exhaust system
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0.033% fail on
Fuel system
(84% better than other 2014 vans)
- 0.013% fail on Tank
- 0.013% fail on System
- 0.0065% fail on Pipe
- 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.0065% fail on Emissions