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2014 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 104,208 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust center box outer cover corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 78,150 miles

Outer skin on centre silencer corroded.

Fail 8 May 2024 78,150 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Outer skin on centre silencer corroded.

Pass 22 May 2023 62,343 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 56,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 50,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 47,213 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,837 miles

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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3 SEC is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 3 SEC, 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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3 SEC is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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