Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 556 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
556
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (67%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI
The Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI was MOT tested 556 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. 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 67% from 170 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 65%. With just a 2 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 (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, 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 TDI by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI averages a 66% MOT pass rate, from 556 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points below 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 67%.
Which year Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI has the highest MOT pass rate at 67%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 65%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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