
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,461 cc
A14 XCSMOT history
A14 XCS is a black petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,034 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 209,034 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 14 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 XCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 XCS was last recorded at 209,034 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 2,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 206,712 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,322 miles
- Average per year
- 7,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 209,034 miles
- 2024 – 206,712 miles
- 2023 – 203,815 miles
- 2022 – 202,265 miles
- 2021 – 198,577 miles
- 2020 – 197,562 miles
- 2017 – 197,481 miles
- 2016 – 195,850 miles
- 2015 – 193,329 miles
- 2011 – 160,051 miles
- 2010 – 127,532 miles
- 2008 – 90,260 miles
- 2007 – 65,274 miles
- 2006 – 63,133 miles
- 2005 – 57,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,034 miles (+2,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 209,034 miles
- Test number
- 379979091239
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass206,712 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 206,712 miles
- Test number
- 164828692677
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s inner sill inline with fuel filler
Fail206,712 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,712 miles
- Test number
- 917025880752
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s inner sill inline with fuel filler
Pass203,815 miles (+1,550)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 203,815 miles
- Test number
- 129465430004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s/f sill
Pass202,265 miles (+3,688)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 202,265 miles
- Test number
- 190385362928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s inner sill
Pass198,577 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 198,577 miles
- Test number
- 616316350454
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r and n/s/f inner sill
Fail198,577 miles (+1,015)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,577 miles
- Test number
- 241139692612
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/r and n/s/f inner sill
Pass197,562 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 197,562 miles
- Test number
- 214685863061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,481 miles (+2)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,481 miles
- Test number
- 112168798249
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryNon ply rated tyres fitted
- AdvisoryO/s front seatbelt slightly damaged
- AdvisoryO/s front sidelight dim
- AdvisorySill,chassis,front wheelboxes/chassis showing corrosion/corroded
Fail197,479 miles (+1,629)8 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,479 miles
- Test number
- 698701037667
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass195,850 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 195,850 miles
- Test number
- 316467316793
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail195,848 miles (+3)4 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,848 miles
- Test number
- 358662783831
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front+rear rear brake flexi hoses showing slight deterioration (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAll tyres non ply-rated
- AdvisoryF brake rubber showing deterioration
- AdvisoryFront wheelboxe/inner wing/chassis,inner+outer sills showing corrosion/corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable showing slight deterioration
- AdvisoryO/s seatbelt has slight damage
Fail195,845 miles (+2,516)1 dangerous10 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,845 miles
- Test number
- 412832860516
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAll tyres non ply rated
- AdvisoryFootbrake rubber showing slight deterioration
- AdvisoryFront wheelbox/chassis/inner wing+outer/inner sill showing corrosion/corroded
- AdvisoryFront+rear flexi brake hoses showing slight deteroration
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable showing slight deterioration
- AdvisoryO/s seat belt has slight damage
Pass193,329 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 193,329 miles
- Test number
- 939111365006
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail193,329 miles (+33)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,329 miles
- Test number
- 196742455496
- DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail193,296 miles (+33,245)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,296 miles
- Test number
- 599154345005
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth inner steering arm joints has alot of play
- NoteBrake pad wear warning lamp on
- NoteEngine misfire
Pass160,051 miles (+254)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 160,051 miles
- Test number
- 637911331284
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail159,797 miles (+32,265)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,797 miles
- Test number
- 666348621226
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass127,532 miles (+248)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 127,532 miles
- Test number
- 873844150033
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail127,284 miles (+37,024)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,284 miles
- Test number
- 442800750002
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,260 miles (+8)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 90,260 miles
- Test number
- 680374638221
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail90,252 miles (+24,978)4 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,252 miles
- Test number
- 751331238243
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass65,274 miles (+2,141)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 65,274 miles
- Test number
- 352540487059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,133 miles (+5,777)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,133 miles
- Test number
- 823189866296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,356 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,356 miles
- Test number
- 854778745368
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass57,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 57,356 miles
- Test number
- 982788045382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A14 XCS
- Does A14 XCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A14 XCS expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A14 XCS?
- The MOT on A14 XCS expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A14 XCS done?
- A14 XCS was recorded at 209,034 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 7,720 miles a year.
- Has A14 XCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 XCS has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on A14 XCS 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 XCS find?
- A14 XCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre.
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