BodyMedium
Rust on the sills, wheel arches and sliding door runner
- Typically appears
- 7+ years
- What to inspect
- Probe the sills and test the sliding door
2022 Volkswagen Transporter problems
A 2022 Volkswagen Transporter is now 4 years old, so an average example has covered around 54,000 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2022 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2022 Volkswagen Transporter is 4 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 54,000 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 3 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
ExhaustHigh
2.0 TDI DPF and EGR blockage
- Typically appears
- 120,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Regen history and limp mode check
TransmissionHigh
DSG clutch pack wear on heavily loaded vans
- Typically appears
- 110,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Low-speed pull-away test
EngineHigh
Timing chain or belt service overdue on high-mileage engines
- Typically appears
- 120,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Ask for belt and chain paperwork
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Check this exact carVolkswagen Transporter · frequently asked questions
Are Transporters worth the premium?
Yes, camper conversion demand keeps residuals unusually strong in the UK.
What is the big check?
Provenance and mileage verification, then DPF and gearbox condition.
Which spec sells?
Highline T6 SWB in a popular colour with air conditioning.