Volkswagen Transporter vs Volkswagen Transporter t30 s tdi bmt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter t30 s tdi bmt
85%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Transporter (73%) and Volkswagen Transporter t30 s tdi bmt (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Transporter | Volkswagen Transporter t30 s tdi bmt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,029 mi | 103,083 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,535 | 14 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Transporter
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Volkswagen Transporter t30 s tdi bmt
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Transporter (73%) and Volkswagen Transporter t30 s tdi bmt (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.