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A14 GSD

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,469 mi
Last recorded95,469 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,469 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,711 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,566 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS OUTER SKINS PEELING

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both wipers light smear across screen

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,662 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 31,662 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GSD is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 GSD, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 GSD registered?

A14 GSD is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is A14 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 GSD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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