Volkswagen Transporter
Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc
A14 NSUMOT history
A14 NSU is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,000 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 145,000 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 NSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 NSU was last recorded at 145,000 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,973 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,027 miles
- Average per year
- 3,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,000 miles
- 2025 – 142,973 miles
- 2021 – 142,343 miles
- 2020 – 142,294 miles
- 2019 – 141,526 miles
- 2018 – 138,512 miles
- 2017 – 136,797 miles
- 2016 – 135,707 miles
- 2015 – 134,247 miles
- 2014 – 132,150 miles
- 2013 – 123,198 miles
- 2012 – 109,891 miles
- 2011 – 107,136 miles
- 2010 – 99,534 miles
- 2009 – 94,643 miles
- 2008 – 86,035 miles
- 2007 – 75,139 miles
- 2006 – 64,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,000 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front cross member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Outer sills have light corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside inner track control arm slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
32 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,000 miles (+2,027)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 145,000 miles
- Test number
- 230147897359
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,973 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 142,973 miles
- Test number
- 304433406964
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOuter sills have light corrosion
Fail142,952 miles (+609)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,952 miles
- Test number
- 533760689993
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOuter sills have light corrosion
Pass142,343 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,343 miles
- Test number
- 965970305288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,343 miles (+49)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,343 miles
- Test number
- 667569576432
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,294 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 142,294 miles
- Test number
- 233065828854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cailper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail142,290 miles (+764)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,290 miles
- Test number
- 210856462035
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cailper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass141,526 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,526 miles
- Test number
- 967536261364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,525 miles (+3,013)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,525 miles
- Test number
- 850817182949
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,512 miles (+1,715)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 138,512 miles
- Test number
- 850184460129
- AdvisoryBoth sills starting to corrode
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,797 miles (+1,090)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 136,797 miles
- Test number
- 798463120136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front brake has a slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing and splitting
Pass135,707 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 135,707 miles
- Test number
- 910801306729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Cracking on outer side wall
Pass134,247 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 134,247 miles
- Test number
- 978979888395
- AdvisoryNearside inner track control arm slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail134,247 miles (+2,097)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,247 miles
- Test number
- 767283094819
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside inner track control arm slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail132,150 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,150 miles
- Test number
- 169295374213
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass132,150 miles (+8,952)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 132,150 miles
- Test number
- 706115974260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 123,198 miles
- Test number
- 485830643287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,198 miles (+13,307)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,198 miles
- Test number
- 565980243295
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fail109,891 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,891 miles
- Test number
- 288242342290
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/rear tyre perished
Pass109,891 miles (+2,755)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 109,891 miles
- Test number
- 639222642286
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/rear tyre perished
Pass107,136 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 107,136 miles
- Test number
- 479556131140
- NoteLH Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Fail107,136 miles (+7,602)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,136 miles
- Test number
- 466911331165
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteLH Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Pass99,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 99,534 miles
- Test number
- 233661130100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,534 miles (+4,891)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,534 miles
- Test number
- 861150430169
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,643 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 94,643 miles
- Test number
- 951604019049
- NoteSlight wear LH inner track rod joint
- NoteTailgate will not open from outside
Fail94,643 miles (+8,608)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,643 miles
- Test number
- 332363019064
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteSlight wear LH inner track rod joint
- NoteTailgate will not open from outside
Pass86,035 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 86,035 miles
- Test number
- 914130038045
- NoteSlight wear steering track rod LH
Fail86,035 miles (+10,896)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,035 miles
- Test number
- 930270038020
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteSlight wear steering track rod LH
Pass75,139 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 75,139 miles
- Test number
- 384109627042
- NoteSpare tyre has bulge in sidewall, LH track rod inner joint some wear.
Fail75,139 miles (+10,699)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,139 miles
- Test number
- 813359627086
- Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteSpare tyre has bulge in sidewall, LH track rod inner joint some wear.
Pass64,440 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 64,440 miles
- Test number
- 781917826063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,404 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,404 miles
- Test number
- 683024626003
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about A14 NSU
- Does A14 NSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 NSU is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A14 NSU?
- The MOT on A14 NSU is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A14 NSU done?
- A14 NSU was recorded at 145,000 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
- Has A14 NSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 NSU has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on A14 NSU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on A14 NSU find?
- A14 NSU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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