2015 Volkswagen Transporter · 55,434 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2015 Volkswagen Transporters fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 26 Transporter years (55,434 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 25.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 78,738
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,434
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.2% of tests fail here (89% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.5%
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Steering2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.02%
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 2.17%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.82%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.79%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.51%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.63%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Transporters fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 26 Transporter years (55,434 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.02% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.17% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Transporter shows 78,738 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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