Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A
From 6,570 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 tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 108 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 | 108 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 67 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 65 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 55 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 50 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 41 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 38 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 31 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 29 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 23 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2019 | 92.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-As tested had between 25,957 and 42,613 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,560 median miles, the Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A has 0.031 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 T32 H-Line Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 6,570 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 108 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A is 32,560 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,957 and 42,613 miles.
Buying a used Transporter T32 H-Line Tdi S-A?
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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