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Volkswagen 1200swb vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen 1200swb
76%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 1200swb (76%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen 1200swb Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 53,895 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen 1200swb

  1. Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  2. Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  3. Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Volkswagen Transporter

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 1200swb (76%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen 1200swb report Full Volkswagen Transporter report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.