Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt
From 203 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 10 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 tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| tyres on the same axle of different structure | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 68.2% of Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transporter T30 Tdi Bmts tested had between 19,351 and 48,206 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,050 median miles, the Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt has 0.035 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 Bmt MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 203 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt is 35,050 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,351 and 48,206 miles.
Buying a used Transporter T30 Tdi Bmt?
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.
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