2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

14,105 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    289 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    235 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    164 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Tyres5.4%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2020 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2020 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,105 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2020 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).