Volkswagen T-Porter
From 422 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 16 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.9% of T-Porter failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 79.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2013 | 77.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Porters tested had between 87,922 and 166,648 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 114,305 median miles, the T-Porter has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen T-Porter MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Porter has a 77% MOT pass rate based on 422 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Porter?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Porter is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Porter at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Porter is 114,305 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,922 and 166,648 miles.
Buying a used T-Porter?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77% pass rate and an average repair bill of £108 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.