2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

14,733 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,733 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    488 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    362 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.0%
  2. Lights & electrics11.9%
  3. Brakes11.9%
  4. Tyres6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Steering3.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2014 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2014 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,733 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter?

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

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

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