MOT reliability
Volkswagen O transporter
1 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Volkswagen O transporter vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen O transporter has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,101 miles.
1
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
1,201
Avg miles / year
4.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen O transporter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen O transporter MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Steering16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility1%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen O transporter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen O transporter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen O transporter MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- slight play in steering rack n/s (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
Volkswagen O transporter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 19 | 58% | 51,101 |
Volkswagen O transporter reliability FAQ
Across 1 Volkswagen O transporter vehicles in our MOT data,
58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about
4.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen O transporter MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Volkswagen O transporter in our data has covered around
51,101 miles.
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