2019 Volkswagen Transporter · 47,761 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2019 Volkswagen Transporters fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 26 Transporter years (47,761 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 17.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 42,961
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,761
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.7% of tests fail here (153% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Tyres4.5%
- Suspension3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Brakes2.1%
- Steering0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.61%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.37%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.16%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.03%
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 (9.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.87%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Transporters fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 26 Transporter years (47,761 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (1.61% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.44% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Transporter shows 42,961 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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