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HL52 YFL

2014 Volkswagen Tr-porter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tr-porter71,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL52 YFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTr-porter
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,644 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 82,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,322 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 81,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 68,724 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,362 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,013 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,012 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,350 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,348 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,936 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tr-porter?

Based on 4,241 MOT tests across 366 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
6,633
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
366
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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HL52 YFL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tr-porter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Tr-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,538 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 Tr-porter fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HL52 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tr-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Tr-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HL52 YFL registered?

HL52 YFL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tr-porter, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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