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Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB reliable? We analysed 388 real MOT tests across 126 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 388 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.3%
Typical Mileage
146,511mi
Annual Mileage
5,822mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tr-porter 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 Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB.

Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tr-porter 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
2,439 mi/yr
Typical
5,822 mi/yr
Average
6,678 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,993 mi/yr

Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tr-porter 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
146,511 mi
75th Percentile
179,084 mi
95th Percentile
240,696 mi
Max Recorded
315,621 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Tr-porter 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 Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB THIS CAR 77.3% 388 146,511 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
Mercedes-benz C 220 SE Executive Edition D A 91.1% 382 62,229 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB?

The Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.3% across 388 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB owner drives around 5,822 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 Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB reliable?
Based on 388 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB has a 77.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB does around 5,822 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tr-porter T30 130 TDI LWB last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tr-porter 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.