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A17 GDV

2014 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 91,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

light misting of fuel on fuel tank

Fail 1 Nov 2025 91,858 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs fitted into headlamps,h.i.d bulbs fitted into non h.i.d headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

light misting of fuel on fuel tank

Pass 9 Nov 2024 88,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,173 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,217 miles

Nearside 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 23 Jun 2022 73,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 64,992 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,810 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,810 miles

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

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

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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A17 GDV is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 A17 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 GDV registered?

A17 GDV is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is A17 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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