Volkswagen Transporter vs Volkswagen Transporter t30 startline tdi: 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 startline tdi
80%
MOT pass rate · 5,953 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Transporter t30 startline tdi is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Transporter | Volkswagen Transporter t30 startline tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 137,029 mi | 67,437 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,535 | 5,953 |
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 startline tdi
- 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Transporter t30 startline tdi is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.