Volkswagen Sand bug vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Sand bug
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Sand bug (60%) 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 Sand bug | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.2 | 2.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 590 mi | 137,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 355,535 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Sand bug
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 Sand bug (60%) 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.