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Volkswagen Sdi vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen Sdi
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Sdi (73%) 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 Sdi Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 73% 73%
MOT failure rate 27% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 145,731 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen Sdi

  1. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. nearside front outer c/v gaiter weak
  3. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  4. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  5. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 Sdi (73%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen Sdi 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.