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A20 RYG

2014 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,203 mi
Last recorded129,203 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,203 miles

Brake fluid dark in colour

Exhaust boxes corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2026 129,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle receiver inoperative (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid dark in colour

Exhaust boxes corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative and glass broken

Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes low effort

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 18 Jan 2021 83,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,526 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 71,526 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))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A20 RYG is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A20 RYG, 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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What year was A20 RYG registered?

A20 RYG is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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