2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

11,828 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,828 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    394 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.6%
  2. Lights & electrics13.1%
  3. Brakes12.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Steering4.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.8%

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: 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 2011 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2011 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,828 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).