Volkswagen Lt 40 vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Lt 40
—
MOT pass rate · 213 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Lt 40 (0%) 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 Lt 40 | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | — | 137,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 213 | 355,535 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Lt 40
No fault breakdown available.
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 Lt 40 (0%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volkswagen Lt 40 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.