Volkswagen Tranporter MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Tranporter. Check any Tranporter by registration number below.

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95.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.5%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Tranporter — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Tranporter has an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, which is 9.5 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tranporter is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Tranporter, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Tranporter performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 71 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

2019

Based on 92 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

163k mi

2018

Based on 131 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

210k mi

2017

Based on 102 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2016

Based on 140 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

234k mi

2015

Based on 133 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2014

Based on 109 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

258k mi

2013

Based on 74 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

326k mi

2012

Based on 102 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2011

Based on 109 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2010

Based on 100 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2009

Based on 114 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2008

Based on 109 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2007

Based on 103 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2006

Based on 147 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2005

Based on 134 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2004

Based on 107 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2002

Based on 92 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2001

Based on 73 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2000

Based on 115 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1999

Based on 117 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1998

Based on 109 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1997

Based on 101 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1996

Based on 136 vehicles

93.4%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1995

Based on 115 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1994

Based on 65 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Tranporter

Volkswagen Tranporter — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Tranporter MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tranporter?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tranporter is 95.2% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tranporter?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Volkswagen Tranporter reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 95.2%, the Volkswagen Tranporter is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Tranporter?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Tranporter?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Tranporter: 139,353 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tranporter to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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