Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 556 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
556
Best Year
2020 (67%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi
The Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi has been tested 556 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 67% pass rate from 170 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 65%. With just a 2 point spread, the Transporter t30 tdi is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 63,312 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 52,721 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Transporter t30 tdi is 19 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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Transporter t30 tdi by Year
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