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A18 LYR

2014 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,291 mi
Last recorded200,291 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 200,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 196,547 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 188,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 187,999 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 183,630 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 179,990 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 174,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 172,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,218 miles

Nearside Slight damage to nsr wheel arch and sliding doors

Fail 22 Sep 2017 115,218 miles

Nearside Slight damage to nsr wheel arch and sliding doors

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Rear Number Plate Lights INOP (1.1.C.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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A18 LYR is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A18 LYR, 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 A18 LYR registered?

A18 LYR is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2014.

Is A18 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LYR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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