MOT reliability

Volkswagen Tporter

Q: Is the Volkswagen Tporter reliable?

Across 56 Volkswagen Tporter vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

56 vehicles · 590 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 56 Volkswagen Tporter vehicles and 590 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tporter has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,858 miles.

Vehicles

590

MOT tests

6,857

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Tporter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tporter MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
Other24%
Brakes14%
Lamps & electrical14%
Visibility6%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Body & structure2%
Steering2%

Volkswagen Tporter pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen Tporter's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	100%
3	60	80%
4	60	82%
5	56	89%
6	60	85%
7	59	83%
8	58	86%
9	63	79%
10	62	82%
11	61	80%
12	25	76%
13	8	75%
14	3	67%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	2	50%
18	1	100%
20	3	33%

Fuel types: Diesel (55), Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Tporter MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tporter MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (13 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (10 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (9 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (8 times)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (8 times)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (7 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)

Volkswagen Tporter pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	5	100%	88,454
2015	1	11	82%	156,352
2014	46	490	83%	95,897
2013	4	52	75%	99,328
2011	2	17	100%	139,414
2004	1	14	64%	185,587
2003	1	1	0%	130,280

Volkswagen Tporter reliability FAQ

Across 56 Volkswagen Tporter vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Tporter MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Volkswagen Tporter in our data has covered around 100,858 miles.

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