Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI reliable? We analysed 36,857 real MOT tests across 12,702 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI 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 Startline TDI.
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 958 | 85.3% | 20,217 | 34,561 | 54,955 |
| 2022 | 4,371 | 82.5% | 20,743 | 36,568 | 58,097 |
| 2021 | 11,779 | 82.4% | 28,736 | 46,555 | 64,532 |
| 2020 | 12,014 | 81.3% | 31,916 | 50,820 | 74,426 |
| 2019 | 6,250 | 82.0% | 37,859 | 60,444 | 86,906 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI Last?
Based on 12,702 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.3% MOT pass rate from 958 tests
81.3% MOT pass rate from 12,014 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.3% across 958 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.3% — 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 Startline TDI 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 Startline TDI THIS CAR | 82.2% | 36,857 | 49,129 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 |
| Jaguar E-pace Chequered Flag D AWD A | 90.7% | 15,145 | 33,116 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.2% across 36,857 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 Startline TDI 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 Startline TDI owner drives around 8,537 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.