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Volkswagen T2 fastback vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen T2 fastback
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen T2 fastback (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 T2 fastback Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 60% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 40% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.5 2.4 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 75,985 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen T2 fastback

  1. Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  2. both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded
  3. fuel hose rubbing on throttle linkage
  4. slight play at all front suspension ball joints
  5. slight play at steering box o/s
  6. Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 T2 fastback (60%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen T2 fastback 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.