Volkswagen LT reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,857 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 4,857 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 55% of Volkswagen LT cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the LT tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen LT cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on tyres, road wheels, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen LT reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen LT is more demanding than average for its age: 55% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen LT?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen LT in 2024: 13 years and older, 55%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen LT MOT?
For Volkswagen LT cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (13.6% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), lights & electrics (16.5% of tests vs 12.5% fleet).