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MOT reliability

Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van

2 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,869 miles.

2
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
1,273
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van MOT tests:

  • Other46%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Steering14%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Brakes10%
  • Visibility5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  4. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) (2 times)
  7. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  8. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  9. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (2 times)
  11. Corrosion to both front steps (2 times)
  12. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by the side door (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both side's (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 1 27 59% 55,064
1970 1 20 65% 54,674

Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Volkswagen T2 transporter camper van in our data has covered around 54,869 miles.

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