Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 12,857 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 12,857 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 81% of Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Transporter T28 Startline TDI tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on brakes.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI is more demanding than average for its age: 81% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI in 2024: up to 3 years, 80%; and 4 to 7 years, 81%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI MOT?
For Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (4.9% of tests vs 1.4% fleet), lights & electrics (4.5% of tests vs 2.6% fleet).