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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Traansporter

2 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Traansporter vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Traansporter has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,732 miles.

2
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
1,160
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Traansporter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Traansporter MOT tests:

  • Other32%
  • Brakes26%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering6%
  • Visibility3%
  • Identification & plates2%

Volkswagen Traansporter pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16250%
172100%
182100%
191100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Traansporter MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (3 times)
  5. Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front door step rusting (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front door step rusting (2 times)
  10. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  15. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)

Volkswagen Traansporter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 25 72% 155,479
1989 1 22 73% 87,985

Volkswagen Traansporter reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Traansporter vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Traansporter MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Horn not working (1.6.2a); Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).

The typical Volkswagen Traansporter in our data has covered around 121,732 miles.

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