Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Q: Is the 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles, the 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

217 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.3% first-time pass rate

2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI

CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 217 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

90.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.29

Over 3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

94k

Middle half: 65k–120k

For context

These stats describe 217 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	216	90.3%	0.3

Colour Breakdown

Based on 16,831 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 51.2%

8,611

Grey 25.4%

4,274

Silver 7.5%

1,269

Blue 5.4%

916

Black 4.7%

790

Red 4%

672

Orange 0.7%

124

Green 0.5%

Yellow 0.3%

Bronze 0.1%

Beige 0.1%

Pink 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

93,639

typical

64,836

low mileage

120,385

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI vehicles fall between 64,836 and 120,385 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 64,836 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 64,836–120,385 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDIs sit.

⚠ Over 162,519 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDIs are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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