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Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 10,343 real MOT tests across 4,448 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,343 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.2%
Typical Mileage
30,600mi
Annual Mileage
6,748mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.3%
2023
87.8%
2022
86%
2021
85.8%
2020
83.8%
2019

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,744 mi/yr
Typical
6,748 mi/yr
Average
8,870 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,318 mi/yr

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 668 88.3% 12,915 21,230 40,517
2022 1,844 87.8% 13,194 22,294 37,146
2021 4,114 86.0% 17,829 29,102 48,628
2020 2,299 85.8% 21,602 35,284 56,342
2019 1,112 83.8% 32,456 57,326 93,904

How Long Does a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Last?

Based on 4,448 Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,600 mi
75th Percentile
53,066 mi
95th Percentile
104,252 mi
Max Recorded
316,885 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

88.3% MOT pass rate from 668 tests

Year to avoid
2019

83.8% MOT pass rate from 1,112 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.3% across 668 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a THIS CAR 86.2% 10,343 30,600 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
Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue A 85.6% 3,311 51,925 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a?

The Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 10,343 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a owner drives around 6,748 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 Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 10,343 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a has a 86.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a does around 6,748 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-line TDI S-a is 2023 with a 88.3% pass rate across 668 tests.