Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB reliable? We analysed 761 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp aim too high, registration plate lamp not working and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB.
Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB THIS CAR | 82.1% | 761 | 119,560 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Subaru 1800 | 66.6% | 446 | 84,347 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.1% across 761 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB are headlamp aim too high (2 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (2), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 TDI SWB owner drives around 8,329 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.