2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

18,154 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    489 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    284 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    225 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.8%
  3. Tyres5.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2018 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2018 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,154 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).