Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 13,108 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
13,108
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (91%)
Years Covered
4
About the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI
The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI was MOT tested 13,108 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above 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 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 5,391 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDIs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 53,424 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 27,155 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Transporter T28 Highline TDI performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
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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Questions about the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI averages an 89% MOT pass rate, from 13,108 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 87%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDIs more reliable?
Newer Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDIs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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