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

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81.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.8%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle has an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Transporter Shuttle is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, 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 Shuttle performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 371 vehicles

83.6%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

18.5%

Mileage at 3yr

62k mi

Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

2018

Based on 97 vehicles

81.4%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.0%

Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

2014

Based on 33 vehicles

84.8%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

0

Based on 311 vehicles

77.5%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.8%

Front Offside

1.9%

Nearside

1.6%

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Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is 81.8% 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 Transporter Shuttle?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is rated as "Good" 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 Transporter Shuttle?
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 Transporter Shuttle?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle: 61,733 miles at 3 years, 93,996 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Transporter Shuttle to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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