VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI MOT Pass Rate
86.7% of 2,754 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI MOT tests pass.
The TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI passes its MOT 86.7% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI passes its MOT 86.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 88.5% at 0–3 years to 86.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.5% | 451 | 31,442 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.4% | 2,303 | 60,903 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T28 STARTLINE TDI fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.8% | not working |
| Suspension | 25.9% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Tyres | 22.8% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 13.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 10.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.8% | damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.1% | has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
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- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate