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A7 PKP

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,968 mi
Last recorded144,968 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 144,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 144,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Crack In Lens

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2023 143,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Crack In Lens

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

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 143,496 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,156 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,645 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 19 Sep 2018 137,639 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broke

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside front mirror badly damaged but sill useable

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front mirror damaged

Offside front sill corroded

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,385 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 122,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,063 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 May 2012 91,229 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 May 2012 91,228 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2011 86,880 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,568 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 67,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2005 51,484 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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A7 PKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A7 PKP, 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.

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A7 PKP is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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