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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

58.6% pass rate
from 7,080 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Transporter is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (21% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.8% fail on Horn
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies) (69% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.056% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (16% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type (41% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (29% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (44% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.056% fail on Switch
        • 0.028% fail on Side repeaters (96% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (20% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.42% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Suspension arm (56% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (44% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (58% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (48% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (49% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.028% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Axle
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (11% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.40% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.056% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.099% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Rod
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.071% fail on Valves
      • 0.056% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.071% fail on Servos
      • 0.042% fail on Leaks
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (72% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.028% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (28% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis (33% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (32% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (35% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (29% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (33% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Pipe
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (44% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
      • 0.042% fail on System
    • 0.72% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Panel
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
      • 0.014% fail on Body condition
      • 0.014% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.61% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.48% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Cabs
      • 0.18% fail on Steps
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Floor
    • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.085% fail on Towbar
      • 0.042% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.028% fail on Coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.056% fail on Load security
      • 0.042% fail on Loading door
      • 0.028% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.028% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.042% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.042% fail on Carrier
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.085% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.085% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.099% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.96% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.79% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Steering
    • 4.8% fail on Steering gear (33% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Steering rack (35% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Operation
      • 0.028% fail on Steering box
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (25% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end (78% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering component
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.056% fail on Steering box
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column
    • 0.056% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
    • 0.042% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.028% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.028% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.014% fail on Steering shaft
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.82% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.056% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.47% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.47% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Hubs
  • 0.056% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.042% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.042% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.042% fail on Steps