Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi
From 10,975 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 232 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 232 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 194 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 162 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 140 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 111 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 108 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 108 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 100 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 91 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 83 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.2% of Transporter T28 Startline Tdi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £141.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.3% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 83.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2019 | 82.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transporter T28 Startline Tdis tested had between 29,217 and 61,369 miles on the clock.
At 43,571 median miles, the Transporter T28 Startline Tdi has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi has a 82.8% MOT pass rate based on 10,975 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 232 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline Tdi is 43,571 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,217 and 61,369 miles.
Buying a used Transporter T28 Startline Tdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £141 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 37.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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