Volkswagen Bugatti vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Bugatti
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Bugatti (75%) 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 Bugatti | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 2.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 14,285 mi | 137,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 355,535 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Bugatti
- Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened Both side hand brake cables have joiners fitted (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- all tyres perished
- both rear drive shaft joint gaiters damaged
Volkswagen Transporter
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Bugatti (75%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.