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A27 APP

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,523 mi
Last recorded221,523 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 APP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 221,523 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 221,522 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 214,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake level has high travel

Fail 22 Aug 2024 214,793 miles

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

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

parking brake level has high travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 204,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 191,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 184,764 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 184,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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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A27 APP is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A27 APP, 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 A27 APP registered?

A27 APP is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is A27 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 APP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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