MOT reliability
Volkswagen Tran sporter
5 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Volkswagen Tran sporter vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tran sporter has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,373 miles.
5
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
5,125
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Tran sporter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tran sporter MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Volkswagen Tran sporter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4), Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen Tran sporter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tran sporter MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- cam shaft noise (2 times)
- NO FOG LIGHT TELL TAIL (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Tran sporter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 140,622 |
| 2004 | 1 | 26 | 77% | 181,549 |
| 1997 | 1 | 22 | 59% | 152,567 |
| 1986 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 111,673 |
| 1983 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 50,458 |
Volkswagen Tran sporter reliability FAQ
Across 5 Volkswagen Tran sporter vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Tran sporter MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)); Oil leak.
The typical Volkswagen Tran sporter in our data has covered around
127,373 miles.
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