Volkswagen
Transporter T32 SE Tdi Bmt S A
2,171 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Transporter T32 SE Tdi Bmt S As pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 9.1 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
86.6%
Pass-after-fix
2.2%
Fail
10.2%
Avg miles
48,017
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Diesel cars registered from September 2015 generally meet Euro 6 — compliant in London ULEZ, Birmingham CAZ, Bristol CAZ, and Glasgow LEZ.
The picture
Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A: above-average pass rates, with caveats
Across 1,276 MOT tests, the Transporter T32 Se Tdi Bmt S-A returns 83.0% first-time pass — above the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Windscreen damage and reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 39,071, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 23–35
Above average — worth comparing quotes before buying. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
23–35
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
36 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
31 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 03
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
28 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 04
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
21 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 05
Reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
16 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 06
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
16 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 07
A tyre cords visible or damaged
14 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
13 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade defective
11 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
11 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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What's good
Good to drive, flexible body styles, strong image
Where it falls short
Styling-wise, Volkswagen claims that the latest model has styling that harks back to the original VW Type 2. But from the door backwards, it’s the same shape as the Ford Transit Custom – unsurprising, as the models were co-developed. That means it's marginally bigger than rivals such as the Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic, both of which feel dated by comparison.
Buying or keeping a Transporter T32 SE Tdi Bmt S A?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Transporter T32 SE Tdi Bmt S A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.