Volkswagen Transporter: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Volkswagen Transporter MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1993, 1997 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7,135 | 12.3% |
| 1993 | 7,007 | 14.3% |
| 1994 | 12,078 | 13.5% |
| 1995 | 14,050 | 12.2% |
| 1996 | 17,084 | 12.4% |
| 1997 | 20,395 | 13.6% |
| 1998 | 25,582 | 12.5% |
| 1999 | 27,817 | 11.8% |
| 2000 | 31,702 | 11.6% |
| 2001 | 43,660 | 10.8% |
| 2003 | 47,355 | 8.8% |
| 2004 | 62,253 | 5.8% |
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.