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338 SDE

2014 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,666 mi
Last recorded95,666 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration338 SDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 95,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : exhaust middle and rear box's outer casings corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,669 miles

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly worn/perished

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,479 miles

advise : slight wear in nearside front inner steering arm/rack

Fail 9 Nov 2023 82,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise : slight wear in nearside front inner steering arm/rack

Fail 18 Oct 2023 82,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers could be better

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 69,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,674 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,920 miles

emissions too low to register (DPF) fitted.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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338 SDE is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 76,517 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 338 SDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 338 SDE registered?

338 SDE is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is 338 SDE safe to buy?

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