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Volkswagen T 1 split screen camper vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen T 1 split screen camper
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen T 1 split screen camper (83%) 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 T 1 split screen camper Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 43,485 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen T 1 split screen camper

  1. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
  3. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  4. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 T 1 split screen camper (83%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen T 1 split screen camper 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.