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VW53 ALH

2014 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,857 mi
Last recorded107,857 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Transporter76,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW53 ALH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 107,857 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,431 miles

All tyre valve stems severely deteriorated.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,836 miles

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,225 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 73,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,011 miles

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

exhaust mid silencer outer skin corroded and separating

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VW53 ALH is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 76,517 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 VW53 ALH, 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 12 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 VW53 ALH registered?

VW53 ALH is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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The MOT history for VW53 ALH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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