Volkswagen Transporter (2019)
2019 Volkswagen Transporter
CarHunch analysed 15,340 real MOT records for the 2019 Volkswagen Transporter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Volkswagen Transporter passes its MOT on first attempt 85.8% of the time, outperforming the UK average by nearly 6 percentage points—a solid result for a commercial workhorse. That said, 15.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth noting if you're buying one used.
At 44,945 miles median mileage, these Transporters are running relatively light for their age, suggesting many are fleet or light-duty vehicles rather than high-mileage workhorses. The average of 3.7 advisories per MOT flags routine wear items (likely brake pads, wipers, and exhaust components), but with just 0.74 failures per vehicle, structural and safety integrity remains strong—just budget for regular maintenance and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers suspension and exhaust systems.
What to check before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 14,785 | 85.8% | 0.74 |
| Petrol (4%) | 554 | 86.5% | 0.65 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Volkswagen Transporter vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Volkswagen Transporter vehicles fall between 30,479 and 65,346 miles.
2019 Volkswagen Transporter — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,612 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Volkswagen Transporter
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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17.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.6%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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9.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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