Volkswagen Taigo vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Taigo
100%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Taigo (100%) 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 Taigo | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 28,901 mi | 137,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 355,535 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Taigo
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Taigo (100%) 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.