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A4 ARG

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,855 mi
Last recorded192,855 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ARG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 192,855 miles

corrosion starting on under side

Pass 13 Mar 2025 190,849 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 188,263 miles

body rust

Pass 15 Mar 2023 184,691 miles

body rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2022 180,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 176,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 172,078 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 157,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 147,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 126,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 110,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 100,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 90,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,804 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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A4 ARG is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 A4 ARG, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 ARG registered?

A4 ARG is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is A4 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ARG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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