Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI (2022)
2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI
CarHunch analysed 2,070 real MOT records for the 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2022 Transporter T28 is a genuinely solid performer, with an 86.4% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.3%, so safety isn't a concern here. The low failure rate of 0.15 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.6 suggest these vans are built to last when looked after.
At an average mileage of 30,370 miles for a two-year-old van, these are typical commercial users, yet they're still passing MOTs cleanly with minimal issues cropping up. Before buying one, have your mechanic specifically check the diesel emissions system and DPF—it's the most common weak point on these engines—but overall this is one of the more dependable vans on the road.
What to check before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI 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.
Half of all 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI vehicles fall between 15,005 and 39,953 miles.
MOT History Averages
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