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286 WPU

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,162 mi
Last recorded113,162 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 WPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 97,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,880 miles

Centre and rear box outer exhaust skin rusty

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,050 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,975 miles

Central silencer outer casing corroded

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,489 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,489 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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286 WPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,014 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 286 WPU, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 286 WPU registered?

286 WPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is 286 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 286 WPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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