Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 479 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
479
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (87%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa
The Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa was MOT tested 479 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly 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 87% from 150 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 86%. With just a 1 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 (2019) averages 62,910 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,871 miles.
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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Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 479 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 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 87%.
Which year Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Transporter T30 ST-Line TDI Sa has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 86%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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