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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER (2020)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,311 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests (2024)

1,311

Avg Mileage

43,632 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,632

Is the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 7 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.

At 4 years old, 89% of VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,311 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 43,632 miles.

How does the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER compare?

Rank among all 2020 cars1962th out of 2,596(top 76%)
Rank among all VOLKSWAGEN models489th out of 1,118(top 44%)
vs national average+7% (82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average-3% (92% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+4% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has 43,632 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,632
Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202189%12938,291 mi
202089%1,31143,632 mi
201988%25,91555,696 mi
201886%37,53566,926 mi
201785%38,46776,077 mi
201684%37,80587,209 mi
201582%34,50395,309 mi
201481%30,466105,350 mi
201382%27,985115,923 mi
201280%24,759125,395 mi
201179%23,700133,523 mi
201077%21,463140,851 mi
200976%17,431142,178 mi
200875%25,818153,577 mi
200775%27,476161,773 mi
200673%23,355167,933 mi
200572%20,813174,693 mi
200473%19,211180,024 mi
200371%13,745173,749 mi
200269%12,401177,596 mi
200170%12,405176,472 mi
200070%9,140176,792 mi
199970%12,854176,887 mi
199869%12,811173,402 mi
199769%10,120163,637 mi
199667%8,643173,387 mi
199569%5,077166,204 mi
199469%3,632147,650 mi
199369%2,096137,070 mi
199270%2,260140,629 mi
199174%2,007143,826 mi
199073%3,481131,256 mi

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About the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

The 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER is a family car with a 1968cc diesel engine. 1,311 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 76% of 2020 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 43,632 miles at 4 years old, VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Fuel Costs

The 1968cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 48 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,037 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,632 (£136/month), broken down as £1037 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 89% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Reliability Trend

Newer VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

At 4 years old, the VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Alternatives to the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: