2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

17,666 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,666 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    373 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    311 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    205 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Suspension5.2%
  3. Tyres5.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2019 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,666 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).