2011 Volkswagen Transporter · 40,900 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2011 Volkswagen Transporters fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 26 Transporter years (40,900 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 31.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 119,847
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,900
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.5% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.1%
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Brakes7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres5.6%
- Steering3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.22%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.14%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.01%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.15%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.02%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Transporters fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 26 Transporter years (40,900 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.21% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.22% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Transporter shows 119,847 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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