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Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa reliable? We analysed 264 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 264 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.7%
Typical Mileage
34,348mi
Annual Mileage
8,826mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa.

Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.1%
2022
89.9%
2021
79.6%
2020

Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Road wheel fractured x 2 2

Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,140 mi/yr
Typical
8,826 mi/yr
Average
9,405 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,917 mi/yr

Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 63 92.1% 20,820 32,961 42,756
2021 89 89.9% 24,606 32,519 50,458
2020 98 79.6% 27,441 34,772 54,038

How Long Does a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Last?

Based on 109 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
34,348 mi
75th Percentile
49,411 mi
95th Percentile
78,414 mi
Max Recorded
114,554 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa

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

Best year
2022

92.1% MOT pass rate from 63 tests

Year to avoid
2020

79.6% MOT pass rate from 98 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.1% across 63 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.6% — 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 T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa THIS CAR 86.7% 264 34,348 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
Kia Niro 2 S-a 97.7% 392 42,404 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa?

The Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% across 264 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 T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa 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 T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa owner drives around 8,826 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 T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa reliable?
Based on 264 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa has a 86.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa does around 8,826 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa?
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 T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-ln TDI 4M Sa is 2022 with a 92.1% pass rate across 63 tests.