Volkswagen Light vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Light
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Light (78%) 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 Light | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 78,738 mi | 137,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 355,535 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Light
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Light (78%) 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.