Volkswagen Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A
From 2,051 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, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 42 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 | 42 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 25 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 24 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 24 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.6% of Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.9% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached |
| 2019 | 86.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2018 | 92.2% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-As tested had between 20,592 and 42,380 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,851 median miles, the Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A has 0.036 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 Se Tdi Bmt S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,051 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 42 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A is 33,851 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,592 and 42,380 miles.
Buying a used Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt 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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