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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Transproter

2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Transproter vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transproter has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,608 miles.

2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
1,689
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Transproter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Transproter MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Steering13%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Brakes9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Volkswagen Transproter pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14250%
20250%

Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Transproter MOT faults

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

  1. Emissions not tested (7.0) (1 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  7. Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
  8. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  10. Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  13. Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (1 times)

Volkswagen Transproter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 2 50% 172,809
1986 1 8 62% 112,408

Volkswagen Transproter reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Transproter vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Transproter MOT issues are: Emissions not tested (7.0); Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3); Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a).

The typical Volkswagen Transproter in our data has covered around 142,608 miles.

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