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Volkswagen S tdi vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen S tdi
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen S tdi (50%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen S tdi Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 50% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 161,183 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen S tdi

  1. Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
  3. Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  4. advise nail in rear tyre n/s

Volkswagen Transporter

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen S tdi (50%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen S tdi report Full Volkswagen Transporter report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.