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Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB reliable? We analysed 452 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 452 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.4%
Typical Mileage
163,100mi
Annual Mileage
5,515mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB.

Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,041 mi/yr
Typical
5,515 mi/yr
Average
6,278 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,051 mi/yr

Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
163,100 mi
75th Percentile
209,871 mi
95th Percentile
253,466 mi
Max Recorded
2,100,658 mi

How Does the Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB 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 T30 130 TDI LWB THIS CAR 77.4% 452 163,100 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
Citroen Berlingo Multispace + HDI 92% 423 47,830 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB?

The Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.4% across 452 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB owner drives around 5,515 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.

Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB reliable?
Based on 452 MOT tests, the Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB has a 77.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB do per year?
The typical Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB does around 5,515 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen T-sporter T30 130 TDI LWB?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.