2014 Volkswagen Transporter · 50,070 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2014 Volkswagen Transporters fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 26 Transporter years (50,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 27.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 89,980
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,070
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (68% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.9%
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Brakes6.8%
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Steering2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.45%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.26%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.1%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.77%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.68%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.85%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.64%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Transporters fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 26 Transporter years (50,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.41% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.45% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Transporter shows 89,980 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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