2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,189 MOT tests, the 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 recorded an 89.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), the 2022 Transporter T28 comes out 2.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and shock absorbers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 92 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.1% once past 90-120k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 88 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 71 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.1% | 69 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 43 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 41 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 31 |
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 | 92 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 47 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 38 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 31 |
| 6 | Wipers | 25 |
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 | 15.6% | 341 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 187 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 112 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.8% | 105 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.2% | 91 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 14 |
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 | 1,237 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 739 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 33 | 12.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 2,140 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Transporter T28
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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 T28s pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 2,189 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T28?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.2%).
Does the 2022 Transporter T28 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,189 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.