2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,447 MOT tests, the 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line recorded a 90.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.2% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.8%) and tyres (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and coil spring — headlamp aim alone was recorded 69 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.3% once past 60-90k — 2.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 55 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 51 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.1% | 45 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 18 |
| 6 | Brakes | 1.0% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 69 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 22 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 5 | Wipers | 19 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.2% | 235 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 72 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 69 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 65 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 41 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 958 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 364 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 98 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 1,415 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transporter T28 H-Line
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (3.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Lines pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,447 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2022 Transporter T28 H-Line get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,447 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.