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42 DF

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,435 mi
Last recorded51,435 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 DF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 51,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,012 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,458 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 21,662 miles

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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42 DF is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 58,230 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 42 DF, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 42 DF?

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What year was 42 DF registered?

42 DF is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is 42 DF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 DF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 42 DF have outstanding finance?

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