2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-Line — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-Line passed 89.3% of its 1,078 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.3%, so the 2019 Transporter T30 H-Line sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.6%) and tyres (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, coil spring and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 38 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.7% versus 8.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 50 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 46 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.5% | 38 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.2% | 13 |
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 | 38 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 30 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 10 |
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 | 12.6% | 136 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 102 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 70 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 68 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 50 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 42 |
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 | 484 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 333 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 154 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 71 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 238 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 272 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 287 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 278 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Transporter T30 H-Line
On a 2019 Transporter T30 H-Line, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.5% 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 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-Lines pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 1,078 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-Line MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 H-Line?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).
Does the 2019 Transporter T30 H-Line get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,078 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.