Volkswagen Transporter s tdi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 340 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
340
Best Year
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Transporter s tdi
The Volkswagen Transporter s tdi has been tested 340 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 109 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 83%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 40,365 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 35,177 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Transporter s tdi by Year
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