2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI MOT pass rate: 85.4% (2,829 tests)
What fails on a 2022 Transporter T28 Startline TDI
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 186 | 23.5% |
| 2 | Tyres | 169 | 21.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 134 | 16.9% |
| 4 | Brakes | 103 | 13.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 79 | 10.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 77 | 9.7% |
All Transporter T28 Startline TDI years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,604 | 82.3% | -6.1 pts | 65,759 |
| 2020 | 8,772 | 82.0% | -7.9 pts | 48,162 |
| 2021 | 8,162 | 83.7% | -6.7 pts | 44,444 |
| 2022 (this page) | 2,829 | 85.4% | -5.9 pts | 33,142 |
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FAQs
Is a 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI reliable?
2022-registered examples passed 85.4% of their MOT tests (2,829 tests, 2023–2025), -5.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 4 years old with a median 33,142 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2022 Transporter T28 Startline TDI?
The median tested example shows 33,142 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.