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Volkswagen Transporter vs Volkswagen Transporter t32 trendline 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 t32 trendline tdi
79%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Transporter (73%) and Volkswagen Transporter t32 trendline tdi (79%) 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 t32 trendline tdi
MOT pass rate 73% 79% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 21% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.4 1.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 8%
Average mileage 137,029 mi 132,888 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 355,535 16

Most common faults

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)

Volkswagen Transporter t32 trendline tdi

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Transporter (73%) and Volkswagen Transporter t32 trendline tdi (79%) 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.