Volkswagen Transporter vs Volkswagen Type 2 kombi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Volkswagen Type 2 kombi
73%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Transporter (73%) and Volkswagen Type 2 kombi (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Transporter | Volkswagen Type 2 kombi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,029 mi | 56,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,535 | 9 |
Most common faults
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)
Volkswagen Type 2 kombi
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Transporter (73%) and Volkswagen Type 2 kombi (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.