2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb models manufactured in 2012, based on 2,550 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb cars tested in 2012. Want to see how cars built in 2012 hold up over time?
View 2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb vintage page → (75.1% current pass rate)2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb MOT Analysis
The 2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb has an MOT pass rate of 74.8% based on 2,550 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 57,482 miles on the odometer. With a 25.2% failure rate, the 2012 T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 0.0% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.
Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 57,482 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
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| Lamps & Electrical | 0.01 | 0.0% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb has an MOT pass rate of 74.8% based on 2,550 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 57,482 miles on the odometer. With a 25.2% failure rate, the 2012 T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 57,482 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 0.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 0.0% of MOT failures on 2012 Volkswagen T-sporter T28 102 Tdi Swb models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.