Volkswagen LT MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

12.2 points below the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Volkswagen LT tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement31.3%

   427 occurrences

2. 2.Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement20.3%

   277 occurrences

3. 3.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired16.4%

   224 occurrences

4. 4.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED16.3%

   222 occurrences

5. 5.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded15.8%

   216 occurrences

6. 6.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.3%

   181 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED13.2%

   180 occurrences

8. 8.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen11.9%

   162 occurrences

9. 9.Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc11.1%

   152 occurrences

10. 10.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn10.6%

    145 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.7%

    133 occurrences

12. 12.Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced9.5%

    129 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Volkswagen LT tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded36.9%

   1,303 tests

2. 2.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users29.8%

   1,054 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured23.0%

   813 tests

4. 4.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn17.2%

   607 tests

5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged13.4%

   474 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.8%

   452 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play12.5%

   442 tests

8. 8.Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.2%

   397 tests

What gets tested

The LT fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

171,011

Test classes

class 7: 3,536

Compare within the range

Other Volkswagen vans

• Volkswagen Crafter67.7%
• Volkswagen Transporter72.5%
• Volkswagen Amarok75.6% raw
• All Volkswagen vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen LT?

53.4% unadjusted, from 3,536 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Volkswagen LT fail its MOT on?

"Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 31.3% of failed Volkswagen LT tests, followed by "Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement" (20.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Volkswagen LT usually have at its MOT?

171,011 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.