1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

2,031 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test160,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,031 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.5%
  2. Horn: not working5.6%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.8%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low4.1%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working4.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.7%
  2. Brakes31.7%
  3. Body & chassis20.3%
  4. Suspension19.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  6. Steering7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1995 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 53.6% of 1995 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,031 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; horn: not working; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).