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How reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
90.8% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,441 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90.8%.

First-time inspection pass rate90.8%
Dangerous defect rate
2.9%
Retest rate
9.2%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
48,526 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 29 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,159 km
Low 25%
4,784 km
Median
10,166 km
High 25%
15,139 km
Top 10%
23,843 km
Most common inspection failures
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.6%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.6%
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage1.4%
A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle1.3%
A tyre seriously damaged1.2%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(2.9%)
Front Nearside(2.8%)
Nearside(2.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A reliability by year

How the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201987%115,541 km
202090%55,340 km
202190.8%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A as a model. The reliability of any individual Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 91%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.4% of inspections); A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (1.3% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.2% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A?

For a typical Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 48,526 km at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Volkswagen Transporter T28 H-Line Tdi S-A before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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