MOT reliability
Volkswagen Transportor
6 vehicles · 89 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen Transportor vehicles and 89 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transportor has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,594 miles.
6
Vehicles
89
MOT tests
4,474
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Transportor problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Transportor MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering7%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Visibility3%
Volkswagen Transportor pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen Transportor MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Transportor MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- oil leak (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Volkswagen Transportor pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 73,740 |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 257,615 |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 | 55% | 208,406 |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 59,181 |
| 1981 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 73,008 |
| 1973 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 63,619 |
Volkswagen Transportor reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen Transportor vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Transportor MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).
The typical Volkswagen Transportor in our data has covered around
122,594 miles.
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