Volkswagen Transporter: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 11.0% of Volkswagen Transporter MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1993, 1995 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7,135 | 17.6% |
| 1993 | 7,007 | 19.3% |
| 1994 | 12,078 | 18.1% |
| 1995 | 14,050 | 19.9% |
| 1996 | 17,084 | 19.1% |
| 1997 | 20,395 | 18.3% |
| 1998 | 25,582 | 18.8% |
| 1999 | 27,817 | 18.5% |
| 2000 | 31,702 | 19.1% |
| 2001 | 43,660 | 18.5% |
| 2003 | 47,355 | 16.7% |
| 2004 | 62,253 | 17.1% |
| 2016 | 116,426 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 110,666 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 61,818 | 5.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.