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A14 APV

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,580 mi
Last recorded196,580 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 APV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 196,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 191,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 188,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 184,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 180,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 172,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box centre box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 165,245 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2019 165,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2018 151,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 151,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 141,126 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 123,828 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,308 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,047 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 87,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 86,131 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 86,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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A14 APV is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 APV, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 APV is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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