2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

10,580 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    382 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    256 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.9%
  2. Lights & electrics16.3%
  3. Brakes15.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  5. Tyres6.5%
  6. Body & chassis5.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 2010 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2010 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,580 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).