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500 EY

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,321 mi
Last recorded31,321 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 EY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 25,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 21,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 17,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 14,468 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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500 EY is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 500 EY, 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 500 EY?

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What year was 500 EY registered?

500 EY is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is 500 EY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 EY shows 5 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 500 EY have outstanding finance?

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