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2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb models manufactured in 2012, based on 55 real MOT test results.

92.7%
Pass Rate
7.3%
Fail Rate
55
Total Tests
48,446
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb MOT Analysis

The 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb has an MOT pass rate of 92.7% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,446 miles on the odometer. With a 7.3% failure rate, the 2012 Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb is Tyres, responsible for 12.7% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 1.8%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 1.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (55 tests)

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres12.7%7
2Driver's View Of The Road1.8%1
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.8%1
4Steering1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 48,446 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres2.63% per 10K miVisibility0.38% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.38% per 10K miSteering0.38% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres2.6312.7%7
Visibility0.381.8%1
Lamps & Electrical0.381.8%1
Steering0.381.8%1

Mileage Statistics

48,446
Mean
43,676
Median
29,600
25th Percentile
58,819
75th Percentile
1.51% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb has an MOT pass rate of 92.7% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,446 miles on the odometer. With a 7.3% failure rate, the 2012 Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 48,446 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 12.7% of failures

Tyres issues account for 12.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.8% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 1.8% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2012 Volkswagen Transp T32 4motion Tdi 180 Swb models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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