Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb (2011)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 52.2% first-time pass rate

2011 Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2011 Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2011 T-Sporter diesel struggles significantly, with a first-time pass rate of just 52% against the UK average of 80%—meaning more than half fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so while they're unreliable, they're not inherently unsafe.

At 120,000 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old van, these are well-used work vehicles, and the 0.72 average failures per test reflects typical wear-and-tear rather than a fundamental design flaw. If you're considering one, factor in regular servicing and budget for a professional pre-purchase inspection to catch problems early—these vans need hands-on maintenance to stay road-legal.

Below average reliability 27.8% below UK average
52.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
120,440
typical mileage
97,749–151,748 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.72
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2011 Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (97%) 114 51.3% 0.71
Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) 3 86.8% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,749
low mileage
120,440
typical
151,748
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb vehicles fall between 97,749 and 151,748 miles.

2011 Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.

41 54 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.72
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Volkswagen T Sporter T28 102 TDI Swb:

2012