MOT reliability
Volkswagen Transporter tdi
7 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Volkswagen Transporter tdi vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transporter tdi has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,796 miles.
7
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
10,536
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Transporter tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Transporter tdi MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes9%
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Visibility8%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Volkswagen Transporter tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 57% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7)
Most common Volkswagen Transporter tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Transporter tdi MOT tests:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- TPMS LIGHT ON (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Coolant warning light is on (2 times)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Transporter tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 114,217 |
| 2014 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 153,511 |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 135,585 |
| 2003 | 1 | 27 | 74% | — |
Volkswagen Transporter tdi reliability FAQ
Across 7 Volkswagen Transporter tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Transporter tdi MOT issues are:
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a); Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Transporter tdi in our data has covered around
153,796 miles.
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