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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Transportter

2 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Transportter vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transportter has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,576 miles.

2
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
902
Avg miles / year
5.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Transportter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Transportter MOT tests:

  • Other66%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%

Volkswagen Transportter pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
171100%
18250%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Transportter MOT faults

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

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
  3. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  6. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  7. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  8. Fuel filler pipe deteriorated (3 times)
  9. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of any components (3 times)
  12. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  13. Rear Panel corroded and holed offside rear and nearside rear (3 times)
  14. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (3 times)
  15. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)

Volkswagen Transportter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 30 67% 92,754
1983 1 28 57% 68,399

Volkswagen Transportter reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Transportter vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 5.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Transportter MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c).

The typical Volkswagen Transportter in our data has covered around 80,576 miles.

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