VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER MOT Pass Rate
72.0% of 101,479 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER MOT tests pass.
The TRANSPORTER passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER tested at 3–6 years pass 86.0% of the time, compared with just 62.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 86.0% | 5,601 | 60,633 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.1% | 28,327 | 86,708 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.5% | 25,092 | 126,371 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.7% | 42,453 | 166,649 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 51.2% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 41.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.4% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 17.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 10.3% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN UP — 84.3% pass rate