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Van MOT pass rates

43 van models from 5,031,963 MOT tests in 2024. Average van pass rate: 77.8%. Vans typically score lower than cars due to higher mileage and heavier use.

#ModelTestsPass rate
1Nissan Juke N-Connecta Dig-T S-A11,83794.1%
2Nissan Juke N-Connecta Dig-T16,53093.1%
3Ford Transit Custom 320Lmtd Eblue A9,76191.1%
4Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline Tdi10,94190.2%
5Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi9,86887.8%
6Ford Transit Custom 300Limitd Eblue39,72187.7%
7Ford Transit Custom 280Limitd Eblue29,98587.3%
8Ford Transit Custom132,07587.2%
9Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi10,97586.9%
10Ford Tourneo Connect23,63385.8%
11Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 Progressive Cdi11,60185.8%
12Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/S11,11385.7%
13Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S13,79984.9%
14Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue40,60384.6%
15Ford Transit Custom 300Leader Eblue21,64284.3%
16Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315 Progressive Cdi18,57383.9%
17Ford Transit Courier33,15283.6%
18Toyota Proace22,23883.1%
19Volkswagen Caddy254,75181.2%
20Mercedes-Benz Vito151,91480.1%
21Peugeot Boxer178,08579.8%
22Mercedes-Benz Sprinter327,36279.6%
23Volkswagen Crafter97,74178.9%
24Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue18,52578.9%
25Ford Transit Connect259,74778.5%
26Peugeot Partner244,01378.1%
27Mercedes-Benz Citan32,20878.1%
28Volkswagen Transporter492,68678%
29Peugeot Expert80,07677.7%
30Nissan Nv40010,78776.5%
31Citroen Berlingo284,43576.4%
32Fiat Doblo68,47076.3%
33Ford Transit937,81276.1%
34Citroen Relay90,20175.8%
35Citroen Dispatch61,58875.8%
36Vauxhall Combo146,81975%
37Renault Master108,03474.6%
38Nissan Nv20043,34374.6%
39Renault Trafic197,63273.7%
40Renault Kangoo88,02472.3%
41Vauxhall Vivaro356,48872%
42Fiat Scudo14,65869.7%
43Nissan Primastar18,51768.4%

Vans work harder than cars — higher annual mileage, heavier loads, and often less attentive maintenance. The average van pass rate of 77.8% reflects this. Suspension and brakes are the most common failure areas across all van models.

If you're buying a used van, the mileage column is particularly useful — commercial vehicles can accumulate miles quickly. Check the individual vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK to see its mileage progression and any advisories.