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A20 AYL

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,300 mi
Last recorded152,300 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 152,300 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 152,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 134,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,391 miles

slight oil seepage from rear diff

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,115 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,698 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,752 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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A20 AYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A20 AYL, 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 A20 AYL registered?

A20 AYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is A20 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 AYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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