Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,900 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
1,900
Highest Pass Rate
2018 (92%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A
The Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A was MOT tested 1,900 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2018 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 90%. 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 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 336 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. 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
Older Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-As tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 64,025 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 22,336 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A performs 5 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 T32 SE TDI BMT S-A
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2018 to 2020), the Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 1,900 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.
Which year Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 88%, 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 T32 SE TDI BMT S-As more reliable?
Older Volkswagen Transporter T32 SE TDI BMT S-As tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
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