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Volkswagen T2baywindow vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen T2baywindow
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen T2baywindow (62%) 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 T2baywindow Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 62% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 38% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 4.1 2.4 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 6% 2% ✓
Average mileage 52,270 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen T2baywindow

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
  3. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Brake has slight judder
  5. Offside Rear Outer Marker not illuminating
  6. Offside Rear outer marker lamp not working

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 T2baywindow (62%) 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.