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Volkswagen Multivan transporter vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen Multivan transporter
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Multivan transporter (82%) 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 Multivan transporter Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 82% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 18% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 359,532 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen Multivan transporter

  1. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Multivan transporter (82%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen Multivan transporter 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.