2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

13,803 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,803 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    488 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    359 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.7%
  2. Lights & electrics12.1%
  3. Brakes9.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.8%

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 2013 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2013 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,803 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).