Volkswagen Tnsporter
Based on 70 Volkswagen Tnsporter vehicles and 589 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tnsporter has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 171,220 miles.
Volkswagen Tnsporter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tnsporter MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering3%
Volkswagen Tnsporter pass rate by age
How the Volkswagen Tnsporter's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 20 | 70% |
| 4 | 12 | 92% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 13 | 85% |
| 7 | 22 | 64% |
| 8 | 18 | 83% |
| 9 | 25 | 76% |
| 10 | 33 | 64% |
| 11 | 28 | 68% |
| 12 | 31 | 74% |
| 13 | 29 | 76% |
| 14 | 36 | 64% |
| 15 | 30 | 63% |
| 16 | 32 | 75% |
| 17 | 30 | 70% |
| 18 | 25 | 76% |
| 19 | 35 | 63% |
| 20 | 21 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (59), Petrol (11)
Most common Volkswagen Tnsporter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tnsporter MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (30 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (17 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (13 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (11 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (9 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (9 times)
Volkswagen Tnsporter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 107,718 |
| 2017 | 4 | 15 | 73% | 111,973 |
| 2014 | 5 | 62 | 77% | 131,086 |
| 2013 | 3 | 37 | 81% | 97,626 |
| 2011 | 2 | 28 | 79% | 109,404 |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 174,537 |
| 2009 | 3 | 31 | 61% | 171,537 |
| 2008 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 165,552 |
| 2007 | 9 | 91 | 70% | 211,804 |
| 2006 | 4 | 28 | 75% | 154,693 |
| 2005 | 4 | 35 | 69% | 200,679 |
| 2004 | 3 | 30 | 63% | 233,596 |
| 2003 | 3 | 34 | 76% | 216,394 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 | 64% | 172,623 |
| 2001 | 6 | 52 | 58% | 196,846 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 163,322 |
| 1999 | 2 | 19 | 53% | 169,210 |
| 1998 | 3 | 20 | 70% | 132,007 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 224,934 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 155,433 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 106,152 |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 340,471 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 396,849 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 267,307 |
| 1970 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 44,029 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 915 |
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