Volkswagen Transporter
MOT data from 492,686 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78%. Average mileage at test: 130,384 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 22,460 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11,941 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 11,937 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11,317 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9,599 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9,585 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 9,496 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8,283 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7,601 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7,287 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 471,647 | 78.2% |
| Petrol | 20,776 | 74.4% |
| LP | 212 | 78.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 118 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 1982 | 183 | 66.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1983 | 310 | 66.8% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 1984 | 1,227 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1985 | 1,531 | 71% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1986 | 2,058 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1987 | 1,705 | 71.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1988 | 2,199 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1989 | 3,067 | 72.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1990 | 2,983 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1991 | 1,774 | 73.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1992 | 2,008 | 71.5% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1993 | 1,883 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1994 | 3,249 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1995 | 4,394 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1996 | 7,443 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 8,983 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1998 | 11,042 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 11,653 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2000 | 8,277 | 70.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2001 | 11,528 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 11,630 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2003 | 12,807 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 18,141 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 19,638 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 22,460 | 73% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2007 | 26,512 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 25,024 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 16,969 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 19,717 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2011 | 21,781 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 22,568 | 80.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2013 | 24,025 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2014 | 24,254 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 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 | |||
| 2015 | 25,958 | 82.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, warning device shows system malfunction, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2016 | 28,962 | 84.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 31,076 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2018 | 30,756 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 20,918 | 88.5% | |
| Top failures: engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2020 | 1,240 | 90% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2021 | 142 | 88.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
62,919 mi
Median
83,199 mi
75th percentile
121,157 mi
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