Volkswagen Transporter MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Transporter. Check any Transporter by registration number below.
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70.3%
Avg Pass Rate
-15.3%
vs Volkswagen Avg
53
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Volkswagen Transporter — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volkswagen Transporter has an average MOT pass rate of 70.3%, which is 15.3 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Transporter on the road.
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT are 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Transporter for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volkswagen Transporter, 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 Transporter performs at MOT across different model years.
2024
Based on 242 vehicles
2023
Based on 334 vehicles
122k mi
2022
Based on 332 vehicles
124k mi
2021
Based on 117 vehicles
0.9%
11.2%
60k mi
2020
Based on 1,772 vehicles
3.1%
13.4%
52k mi
92k mi
2019
Based on 36,169 vehicles
2.7%
13.1%
50k mi
88k mi
2018
Based on 51,446 vehicles
2.9%
15.9%
92k mi
2017
Based on 52,114 vehicles
3.0%
17.6%
102k mi
2016
Based on 51,223 vehicles
3.4%
19.4%
2015
Based on 45,706 vehicles
4.2%
23.1%
167k mi
2014
Based on 40,196 vehicles
4.2%
24.7%
166k mi
2013
Based on 36,943 vehicles
4.4%
23.3%
174k mi
2012
Based on 31,968 vehicles
4.6%
26.0%
190k mi
2011
Based on 30,411 vehicles
4.7%
28.5%
2010
Based on 27,268 vehicles
5.0%
29.8%
2009
Based on 22,455 vehicles
5.6%
30.4%
2008
Based on 32,044 vehicles
5.7%
32.9%
2007
Based on 34,178 vehicles
5.7%
32.3%
2006
Based on 28,761 vehicles
6.1%
34.4%
2005
Based on 25,505 vehicles
6.3%
35.1%
2004
Based on 23,621 vehicles
5.9%
33.4%
2003
Based on 17,185 vehicles
7.1%
35.5%
2002
Based on 15,574 vehicles
7.3%
36.4%
2001
Based on 15,968 vehicles
7.6%
32.0%
2000
Based on 11,747 vehicles
7.9%
31.8%
1999
Based on 14,083 vehicles
4.3%
29.7%
1998
Based on 13,625 vehicles
4.2%
30.5%
1997
Based on 10,932 vehicles
4.0%
28.9%
1996
Based on 9,098 vehicles
3.7%
32.6%
1995
Based on 5,947 vehicles
4.7%
32.8%
1994
Based on 4,666 vehicles
5.4%
29.8%
1993
Based on 2,705 vehicles
4.3%
28.2%
1992
Based on 2,870 vehicles
4.7%
28.0%
1991
Based on 2,482 vehicles
2.8%
23.5%
1990
Based on 3,887 vehicles
2.5%
26.4%
1989
Based on 3,977 vehicles
2.5%
25.0%
1988
Based on 2,959 vehicles
2.6%
22.3%
1987
Based on 2,213 vehicles
3.1%
26.2%
1986
Based on 2,638 vehicles
2.4%
25.6%
1985
Based on 1,986 vehicles
2.3%
24.5%
1984
Based on 1,711 vehicles
3.2%
27.3%
1983
Based on 640 vehicles
7.3%
33.5%
1982
Based on 313 vehicles
6.7%
27.3%
1981
Based on 187 vehicles
5.2%
32.3%
1980
Based on 88 vehicles
5.3%
21.1%
1979
Based on 95 vehicles
1.8%
24.6%
1978
Based on 49 vehicles
0.0%
28.6%
1977
Based on 33 vehicles
12.5%
1976
Based on 48 vehicles
8.1%
18.9%
1974
Based on 47 vehicles
10.7%
14.3%
1973
Based on 79 vehicles
0.0%
5.5%
1972
Based on 107 vehicles
3.3%
18.3%
0
Based on 366,115 vehicles
120k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Transporter
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot 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
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Volkswagen Transporter — Frequently Asked Questions
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