Volkswagen Transporter: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 10.0% of Volkswagen Transporter MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7,135 | 10.7% |
| 1993 | 7,007 | 12.8% |
| 1994 | 12,078 | 12.7% |
| 1995 | 14,050 | 12.1% |
| 1996 | 17,084 | 13.2% |
| 1997 | 20,395 | 14.4% |
| 1998 | 25,582 | 13.1% |
| 1999 | 27,817 | 11.7% |
| 2000 | 31,702 | 12.7% |
| 2001 | 43,660 | 11.9% |
| 2003 | 47,355 | 12.2% |
| 2004 | 62,253 | 15.1% |
| 2016 | 116,426 | 6.7% |
| 2018 | 110,666 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 61,818 | 3.2% |
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.