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Volkswagen Multivan MOT Results

59.7% pass rate
from 72 tests in 2020
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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 Multivan is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 5.6% fail on Horn
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.2% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Main beam tell-tale (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Position lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.4% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (9 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.4% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.4% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 1.4% fail on Other components
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.4% fail on Cable
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
      • 1.4% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Tank
      • 1.4% fail on System
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.4% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Axles
      • 1.4% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.7% fail on Steering
    • 5.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 5.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering
      • 1.4% fail on Rams
    • 1.4% fail on Steering coupling
      • 1.4% fail on Universal joint
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Attachment (11 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Condition
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.4% fail on Requirements
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
    • 1.4% fail on Vehicle Identification Number