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521 ECD

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,129 mi
Last recorded97,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration521 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 97,129 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 59,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 31,870 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,514 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 26,513 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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521 ECD is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 521 ECD, 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 521 ECD?

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What year was 521 ECD registered?

521 ECD is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is 521 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 521 ECD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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