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867 ROD

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration867 ROD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,652 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 138,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,855 miles

Central Second row seatbelt stalk missing cover but still operational

Offside Front Fog light inop, suspect wiring issue

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tower, Behind airbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 104,026 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,200 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,178 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,704 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 88,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,090 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,830 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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867 ROD is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 867 ROD, 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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867 ROD is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 August 2011.

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