MOT reliability

Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt

137 vehicles · 630 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 137 Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt vehicles and 630 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,619 miles.

137

Vehicles

630

MOT tests

6,217

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
Brakes21%
Other9%
Lamps & electrical5%
Visibility5%
Identification & plates2%
Steering1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	100%
3	120	94%
4	120	92%
5	126	90%
6	139	83%
7	83	84%
8	6	83%

Fuel types: Diesel (137)

Most common Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)

Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	5	22	91%	18,290
2019	92	485	88%	43,418
2018	16	90	90%	40,955

Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt reliability FAQ

Across 137 Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi bmt in our data has covered around 45,619 miles.

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