2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

16,396 MOT tests in 2024. 72.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time72.3%
Failed or needed repairs27.7%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,396 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    552 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    399 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.3%
  2. Suspension10.0%
  3. Lights & electrics9.2%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Steering3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%

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 2015 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 72.3% of 2015 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,396 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 brakes.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).