Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI (2021)

246 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI

CarHunch analysed 246 real MOT records for the 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 9.3% below UK average
70.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
60,207
typical mileage
48,266–70,439 middle half
25.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1
avg MOT failures per car
over 3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T30 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.
  • ⚠️ 25.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T30 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.

48,266
low mileage
60,207
typical
70,439
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI vehicles fall between 48,266 and 70,439 miles.

MOT History Averages

3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1
Avg failures per vehicle
3.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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UK

Other model years — Volkswagen Transporter T30 TDI:

2020 2022