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

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Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt reliable? We analysed 674 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 674 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.6%
Typical Mileage
80,959mi
Annual Mileage
10,458mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt 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 S-line TDI Bmt.

Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,104 mi/yr
Typical
10,458 mi/yr
Average
12,119 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,329 mi/yr

Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt Mileage Distribution

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

Median
80,959 mi
75th Percentile
109,254 mi
95th Percentile
175,432 mi
Max Recorded
269,783 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt 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 S-line TDI Bmt THIS CAR 84.6% 674 80,959 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
Reliant Rialto Van 73.1% 751 45,768 mi 42 yrs

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

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

The Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 674 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt owner drives around 10,458 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 S-line TDI Bmt — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt reliable?
Based on 674 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt has a 84.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt does around 10,458 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Transporter T28 S-line TDI Bmt?
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.