2020 Volkswagen Transporter · 24,553 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2020 Volkswagen Transporters fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 26 Transporter years (24,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 40,405
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.6% of tests fail here (257% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension4.6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Brakes1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.5%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.36%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.31%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.88%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.78%
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 (7.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.18%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.69%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.44%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Transporters fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 26 Transporter years (24,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.5% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.36% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Transporter shows 40,405 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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