MOT reliability

Volkswagen Transporter camper

23 vehicles · 292 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 23 Volkswagen Transporter camper vehicles and 292 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transporter camper has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,980 miles.

Vehicles

292

MOT tests

4,419

Avg miles / year

1.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Transporter camper problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Transporter camper MOT tests:

Other54%
Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
Brakes12%
Lamps & electrical7%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Steering4%
Visibility2%
Body & structure2%

Volkswagen Transporter camper pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	18	83%
4	16	88%
5	27	74%
6	23	83%
7	22	82%
8	21	76%
9	22	73%
10	17	88%
11	16	81%
12	16	75%
13	11	82%
14	10	70%
15	7	100%
16	8	75%
17	5	80%
18	7	71%
19	7	57%
20	5	60%

Fuel types: Diesel (21), Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Transporter camper MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (5 times)
plastic sill covers fitted (5 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
under trays fitted (4 times)

Volkswagen Transporter camper pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	4	100%	34,588
2018	4	28	75%	67,804
2017	1	3	100%	78,903
2016	1	8	62%	79,177
2015	3	29	83%	62,247
2013	4	43	86%	99,967
2012	1	17	71%	102,852
2011	2	29	86%	98,293
2009	1	18	78%	—
2007	1	19	84%	153,464
2006	1	26	65%	250,371
2005	1	11	82%	117,182
1999	1	25	72%	151,922
1990	1	32	62%	70,015

Volkswagen Transporter camper reliability FAQ

Across 23 Volkswagen Transporter camper vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Transporter camper 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)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Volkswagen Transporter camper in our data has covered around 94,980 miles.

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