Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,574 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,574 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Volkswagen Transporter T30 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 T30 Startline TDI tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Transporter T30 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, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI is more demanding than average for its age: 75% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension, lights & electrics and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI in 2024: up to 3 years, 77%; and 4 to 7 years, 75%. 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 T30 Startline TDI MOT?
For Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (6.8% of tests vs 1.4% fleet), lights & electrics (5.4% of tests vs 2.6% fleet), emissions & leaks (2.4% of tests vs 0.8% fleet).