MOT reliability
Volkswagen T30 transporter
3 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen T30 transporter vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T30 transporter has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 228,919 miles.
3
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
9,576
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T30 transporter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T30 transporter MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen T30 transporter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Volkswagen T30 transporter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T30 transporter MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Volkswagen T30 transporter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 186,223 |
| 2005 | 2 | 45 | 64% | 250,267 |
Volkswagen T30 transporter reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen T30 transporter vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T30 transporter MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Volkswagen T30 transporter in our data has covered around
228,919 miles.
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