2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 251 MOT tests, the 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Sa recorded an 87.6% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2019 Transporter T30 Sa comes out 2.1pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (4.4%) and tyres (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, pins and bushes and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 5 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.0% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.4% | 11 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.4% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 5 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Passenger's seat | 3 |
| 6 | Wipers | 3 |
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 | 15.1% | 38 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 33 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 24 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 15 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 8 |
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 | 65 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 109 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 50 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 59 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 65 | 13.9% |
| 2025 | 67 | 13.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Transporter T30 Sa
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 4.4% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (4.4% 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.
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
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 Sas pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 251 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Sa?
Suspension, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.4%).
Does the 2019 Transporter T30 Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 251 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.