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A8 COJ

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,296 mi
Last recorded199,296 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 COJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 199,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 196,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 196,646 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 196,503 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 193,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 189,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 182,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 179,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight wear engine mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2019 170,415 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 164,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 164,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 159,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 158,584 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm's (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arm's (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 158,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm's (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arm's (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,712 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 122,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,712 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

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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A8 COJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 A8 COJ, 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 A8 COJ registered?

A8 COJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 February 2011.

Is A8 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 COJ 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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