Volkswagen TR-Porter
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 661 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
661
Highest Pass Rate
2013 (85%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen TR-Porter
The Volkswagen TR-Porter was MOT tested 661 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2013 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 268 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 83%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 115,957 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 114,762 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the TR-Porter is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen TR-Porter by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen TR-Porter
Is the Volkswagen TR-Porter reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2013 to 2015), the Volkswagen TR-Porter averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 661 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.
Which year Volkswagen TR-Porter has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Volkswagen TR-Porter has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 83%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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