Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi
From 473 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 57 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 57 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 23 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 22 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.1% of Transporter T30 Tdi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 67% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transporter T30 Tdis tested had between 46,445 and 66,312 miles on the clock.
At 56,854 median miles, the Transporter T30 Tdi has 0.061 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 T30 Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi has a 65.5% MOT pass rate based on 473 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 57 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi is 56,854 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,445 and 66,312 miles.
Buying a used Transporter T30 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 65.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £114 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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