Home Car Parts Branches News Careers About Us News You are here: Home / News / Auto Torque / Half of large vans and third of light commercial vehicles fail their M... Half of large vans and third of light commercial vehicles fail their MOT 24 November 2021/ Average repair cost is £143, leaving van drivers with a collective bill of £193 million to get back on the road UK van drivers face a £193 million repair bill each year to get back on the road after failed MOTs, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. On average, almost half (45 per cent) of vans between 3.0-3.5 tonnes fail their MOT every year, while around a third of light commercial vehicles initially fail the test. The average cost to repair a failed vehicle so it can pass the test is £143, leaving UK van drivers with an estimated £193 million bill. The most common reasons for failure are damaged lights, faulty brakes and unsafe suspension, according to data from the DVSA. James Allitt, head of aftersales at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “The figures reveal many vans are failing the MOT with simple maintenance issues that would be picked up by regular servicing, and it’s leaving van drivers risking unwanted downtime and an unexpected repair bill to get back on the road.” To help give van drivers peace of mind and prevent unexpected repair costs, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering 10 per cent off† its All-in service package. The offer, which runs until 31 December 2021, will save van drivers over £80, usually priced at £839.30 and now only £755.37 – with monthly payments now from just £31.47. The ‘All-in’ package combines two services (one major, one minor), two MOTs, two years’ warranty, and two years’ roadside assistance, and saves van drivers an average of £1,558 over the two-year period, compared to pay-as-you-go prices. Auto Torque has partnered with Garage Wire to bring you all the latest aftermarket news. Subscribe for FREE to the Auto Torque e-Bulletin Auto Torque from SCMF & The Parts Alliance brings you the latest news and buzz from around the automotive aftermarket, including business advice, technical tips and industry interviews. Subscribe for FREE today to receive fortnightly industry news delivered directly to your inbox! It's easy to unsubscribe from these communications at any time. Share this entry Recent Popular Comments Tags Consultation on plans to ban vehicle ‘tampering’ cl... 24 November 2021 - 5:12 pm BG Automotive celebrates success with Prince Charles at... 24 November 2021 - 5:10 pm New homes in England to have EV chargers by law 24 November 2021 - 5:09 pm Less than a fifth of new cars have traditional handbrak... 24 November 2021 - 5:08 pm Delphi Technologies Academy EV content enhanced with high... 24 November 2021 - 5:07 pm CONTACT SCMF SC Motor Factors Units 5 & 6 Ruxley Corner Industrial Estate Edgington Way Sidcup Kent DA14 5BL Contact your local branch LATEST NEWS THE PARTS ALLIANCE REBRAND AS GSF CAR PARTS, INTRODUCING ONE NATIONAL BRAND 9 November 2021 The Parts Alliance Appoints Mark Eburne as its new President and COO 17 September 2021 Delamere Motors Score Big In Parts Alliance Football Promotion 8 July 2021 LOCATIONS Ashford Croydon Dover Forest Hill Hastings Maidstone Sidcup Strood Thanet Tunbridge Wells Welling AFFILIATES The Parts Alliance is a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. © Copyright 2021 - Parts Alliance Group | Terms of Use | Privacy | Contact | Looking to buy car parts online? Shop Now X