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A1 VUE

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,999 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 96,959 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,670 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 92,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,462 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,551 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 66,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A1 VUE is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 VUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 VUE registered?

A1 VUE is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is A1 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VUE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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