2010 Volkswagen Transporter · 36,906 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2010 Volkswagen Transporters fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 26 Transporter years (36,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 34.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 128,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,906
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.7% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.6%
- Lights and electrics12%
- Brakes8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres5.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.19%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.91%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.71%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.59%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.18%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.01%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.32%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Transporters fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 26 Transporter years (36,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.19% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.91% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Transporter shows 128,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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