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Volkswagen Transporter MOT Results

59.0% pass rate
from 10,146 tests in 2020
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.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.9% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies) (68% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.099% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (17% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.069% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (29% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators (38% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Switch
    • 0.82% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.45% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.47% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.47% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0099% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0099% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms (40% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (27% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (34% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (56% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (64% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (46% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0099% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (26% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.83% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0099% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.0099% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0099% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0099% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.069% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.020% fail on Axles (88% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Axle
      • 0.0099% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes (8.9% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance (13% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (13% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (12% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (14% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0099% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0099% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0099% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.99% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Rod
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
        • 0.0099% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.069% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.27% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0099% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.069% fail on Valves
      • 0.049% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Servos
      • 0.0099% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.099% fail on Prescribed areas (56% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.030% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.030% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems (82% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.0099% fail on Operation
      • 0.0099% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0099% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0099% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0099% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (11% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (27% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.020% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (22% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
      • 0.0099% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis (19% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition (19% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.34% fail on Hose
      • 0.13% fail on System
      • 0.099% fail on Tank
    • 0.99% fail on Body
      • 0.67% fail on Panel
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Body condition
    • 0.96% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.42% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.62% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0099% fail on Catch
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Hinge
    • 0.40% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Steps
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0099% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.34% fail on Floor
    • 0.32% fail on Towbar
      • 0.29% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0099% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.039% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0099% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0099% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Load security
      • 0.0099% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0099% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0099% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0099% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0099% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0099% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.26% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0099% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0099% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0099% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.00% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering gear (32% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Steering rack (36% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Steering box
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (16% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end (48% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
        • 0.030% fail on Steering component
        • 0.030% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.020% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.21% fail on Steering column
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play (48% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.079% fail on Steering box
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.11% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.020% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (56% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.089% fail on Power steering
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
      • 0.0099% fail on Rams
    • 0.020% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0099% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment
      • 0.079% fail on Requirements
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.95% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.039% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.60% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (42% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Speedometer (42% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
    • 0.0099% fail on Hubs
  • 0.079% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.079% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.030% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.030% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.030% fail on Steps