Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI (2022)
2022 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI
CarHunch analysed 825 real MOT records for the 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2022 Transporter diesel is a shade more reliable than average, with an 85% first-time pass rate against the UK baseline of 80%, and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 4.5% of the cohort. However, that median Carhunch score of 50 suggests these vans are hitting their stride reliability-wise rather than excelling, so they're solid rather than standout performers.
With an average mileage of 49,244 miles on vehicles now around two years old, these examples have been worked fairly hard—that's notably above typical passenger car usage for the same period. The low failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle indicates most problems are minor when they do occur, but budget for routine advisor items with 0.8 flagged per van on average. Before purchase, get a full service history and have a diesel specialist inspect the engine bay, as early-mileage wear on work vehicles can hide deeper issues.
What to check before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T30 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.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T30 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 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI vehicles fall between 29,984 and 66,687 miles.
MOT History Averages
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