Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI (2014)
2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI
CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 VW Transporter T28 Startline TDI has a first-time pass rate of just 40.8%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a significant reliability warning for any buyer considering this van. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, and the average failure rate of 0.29 per vehicle suggests most issues are relatively minor when they do occur.
These vans are running at 93,639 miles median—reasonable for their age—but the consistently poor pass rate isn't a mileage story; it reflects genuine mechanical fragility in this generation. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist familiar with T5-era Transporter engines, as the pattern of failures across 217 vehicles indicates systemic weak points rather than isolated cases.
What to check before buying a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline 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.
Before you buy a Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 216 | 40.5% | 0.3 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline 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 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI vehicles fall between 64,836 and 120,385 miles.
2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
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
Found a specific Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.