Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 14,082 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 14.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline MOT Reliability Overview
The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 14,082 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.2% and a failure rate of 14.8%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline presents for MOT with approximately 37,793 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2020 models achieve the highest pass rate at 85.9%, while 2019 models have the lowest at 82.8%. This 3.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline is Tyres, affecting 10.7% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Suspension at 6.2%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 6.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
Based on MOT data, 2020 models have the highest pass rate at 87.4%.
Based on 2024 MOT test results only — the most recent data available. "Built" = year of manufacture. Cars need their first MOT at 3 years old, so the newest cars shown are from ~3 years ago.
Bar chart showing pass rate by manufacture year from 2019 to 2021
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.7% | 1,501 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.2% | 867 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 6.0% | 839 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.5% | 776 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 380 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 1.6% | 225 |
| 7 | Non-component Advisories | 1.1% | 160 |
| 8 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.8% | 115 |
| 9 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.7% | 99 |
| 10 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.6% | 83 |
| 11 | Steering | 0.4% | 62 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.4% | 52 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 37,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.82 | 10.7% | 1,501 |
| Suspension | 1.63 | 6.2% | 867 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.58 | 6.0% | 839 |
| Brakes | 1.46 | 5.5% | 776 |
| Visibility | 0.71 | 2.7% | 380 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.42 | 1.6% | 225 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.30 | 1.1% | 160 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.22 | 0.8% | 115 |
| Body & Structure | 0.19 | 0.7% | 99 |
| Seat Belts | 0.16 | 0.6% | 83 |
| Steering | 0.12 | 0.4% | 62 |
| Wheels | 0.10 | 0.4% | 52 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline has 37,793 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.92% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline MOT Data
The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 14,082 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.2% and a failure rate of 14.8%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Transporter T28 Highline is likely to perform.
Tyres — 10.7% of failures
Tyres issues account for 10.7% of MOT failures on the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Suspension — 6.2% of failures
Suspension issues account for 6.2% of MOT failures on the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 6.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 6.0% of MOT failures on the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline?
Based on 14,082 MOT tests in our database, the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline has an overall pass rate of 85.2% (14.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline?
The top 3 reasons a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (10.7%), 2. Suspension (6.2%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline reliable?
With a 14.8% MOT failure rate, the Transporter T28 Highline is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (10.7%); Suspension (6.2%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.