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Volkswagen LT35 MOT Results

47.9% pass rate
from 119 tests in 2017
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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 LT35 is unusually good or bad.

  • 38% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 26% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 16% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 11% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Front wheels
      • 6.7% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.7% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 18% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 17% fail on Components (190% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 6.7% fail on Valves (14 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Pipes
        • 5.9% fail on Hoses
      • 0.84% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Parking brake
      • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (24 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.84% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.84% fail on Pedal
        • 0.84% fail on Anti-slip
  • 35% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 13% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 12% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.84% fail on Switch
    • 10% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 2.5% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 10% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 10% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Individual lamps
        • 5.0% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 10% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 8.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Battery
    • 4.2% fail on Horn
    • 3.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear lamps
    • 3.4% fail on Hazard warning
      • 2.5% fail on Lamp
      • 0.84% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (11 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.84% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 5.0% fail on Component mounting
      • 1.7% fail on Spring mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 4.2% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 1.7% fail on General condition (32 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.84% fail on Condition
      • 0.84% fail on Spring saddle
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.84% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment
    • 0.84% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.84% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 14% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 6.7% fail on Emissions
    • 2.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.7% fail on System
      • 0.84% fail on Hose
  • 13% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 7.6% fail on Washers
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.84% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 7.6% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Drivers (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Passengers
    • 3.4% fail on Body condition
    • 0.84% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.84% fail on Spare wheel
  • 7.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.9% fail on Steering system
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.84% fail on Free play
        • 0.84% fail on Steering box
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.84% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.84% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.84% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.84% fail on Valve stem
  • 2.5% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.84% fail on Requirements
  • 2.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.84% fail on Towbars
    • 0.84% fail on Towbar