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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2015
77.6% pass rate
from 20,561 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2015 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 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (70% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (23% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (28% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp (29% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (29% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0049% fail on Switch
      • 0.0049% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0049% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Horn (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.078% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0097% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps (74% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp (75% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0049% fail on Switch
    • 0.058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.0049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0049% fail on Switch
  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (25% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (38% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (38% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0049% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0049% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0049% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.088% fail on Other suspension component (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0097% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0097% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut (84% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0049% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0097% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0097% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0049% fail on Axles
      • 0.0049% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0097% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (52% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.0097% fail on Lever
        • 0.0097% fail on Pivot
    • 0.92% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.097% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.0097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.76% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0049% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.083% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0049% fail on Servos
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (95% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Hand lever (75% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.0049% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (13% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (54% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0049% fail on Window
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear (58% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors (58% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0049% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (32% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (92% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0097% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0049% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0097% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0049% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.068% fail on Fluid leaks (56% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0097% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0097% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (21% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0049% fail on Other components
        • 0.0049% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0049% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.088% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0049% fail on Operation
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering (76% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
      • 0.0097% fail on Pump
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0049% fail on Steering lock
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0097% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0049% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0049% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0049% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts (84% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0097% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0097% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (96% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0097% fail on Catch
        • 0.0049% fail on Hinge
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.088% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Passenger's seat (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat (71% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.068% fail on Body (82% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.0049% fail on Body condition
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (74% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0049% fail on Pipe
    • 0.058% fail on Bumpers (51% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.019% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.015% fail on Carrier
      • 0.0049% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0097% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0097% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0049% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0049% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0049% fail on Load security
      • 0.0049% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0049% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0049% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0049% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 0.0049% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0049% fail on Speedometer