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A23 NJC

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,589 mi
Last recorded167,589 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 NJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 167,589 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears showing deterioration inner faces etc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions limits have been tested and met but the dsm could not register the results

exhaust showing deterioration in places

tow bar corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/limit in patches inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.10 1/m

exhaust showing deterioration

o/s wiper slightly loose

Fail 10 Mar 2025 161,802 miles

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

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/limit in patches inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.10 1/m

exhaust showing deterioration

o/s wiper slightly loose

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,846 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear close to limit inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 148,120 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 148,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2022 139,107 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,679 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 115,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2018 106,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,100 miles

Offside exhaust slightly deteriorated

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,224 miles

Offside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A23 NJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A23 NJC, 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 A23 NJC registered?

A23 NJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is A23 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 NJC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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