MOT reliability
Volkswagen T5 transporter
6 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen T5 transporter vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T5 transporter has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,323 miles.
6
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
5,614
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T5 transporter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T5 transporter MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Brakes12%
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Body & structure6%
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Visibility6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates2%
Volkswagen T5 transporter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 8 | 62% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Volkswagen T5 transporter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T5 transporter MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (3 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Volkswagen T5 transporter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 32 | 81% | 132,728 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 79,455 |
| 2008 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 201,376 |
| 2006 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 16,498 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 177,154 |
Volkswagen T5 transporter reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen T5 transporter vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T5 transporter MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen T5 transporter in our data has covered around
123,323 miles.
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