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A1 VLK

2014 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,375 mi
Last recorded166,375 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 166,375 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 166,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 161,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 161,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 155,011 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 155,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 151,693 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 151,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both silencer outer casings corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,300 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 143,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit actual 1.32 - limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,828 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 94,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,693 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,971 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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A1 VLK is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A1 VLK, 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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A1 VLK is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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