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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

Registered in 2017
81.9% pass rate
from 23,887 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (89% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps (79% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0042% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.063% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.067% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.046% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.059% fail on Position lamps (73% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Position lamp (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (8.8% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0042% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0042% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0042% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.62% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.084% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component (73% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0084% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0084% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0084% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0084% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0042% fail on Axles
      • 0.0042% fail on Stub axle
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.063% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.046% fail on Other emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.0042% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0042% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.092% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (51% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (29% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0084% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0084% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0042% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.063% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.059% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0042% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass (35% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen (34% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear (55% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors (55% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet (72% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0042% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.050% fail on Cable
        • 0.0042% fail on Lever
        • 0.0042% fail on Linkage
    • 0.48% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.0042% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.084% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-lock braking system (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic stability control (67% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.067% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.050% fail on Rigid brake pipes (56% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.042% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Lever (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (96% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Pedal (97% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0084% fail on Hydraulic systems (81% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0042% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0042% fail on Valves
    • 0.0084% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components
    • 0.0042% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0042% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.021% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0084% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0084% fail on Joints
        • 0.0042% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0042% fail on Belts
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Doors
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0042% fail on Hinge
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0042% fail on Hinge
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.046% fail on Body (85% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component (90% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
      • 0.0042% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers (67% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.033% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.021% fail on Carrier
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.025% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Tank
      • 0.0084% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0084% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0084% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0042% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0042% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0042% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0042% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0042% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
      • 0.042% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0042% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0084% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0084% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates (34% worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0042% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.088% fail on Power steering
      • 0.046% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
      • 0.0084% fail on Operation
      • 0.0084% fail on Pipes and hoses (88% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.054% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0042% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment
    • 0.042% fail on Condition
  • 0.0042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0042% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0042% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0042% fail on Belt(s)/padding