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863 SPK

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,167 mi
Last recorded159,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration863 SPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak exhaust gases from egr cooler (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,777 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,360 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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863 SPK is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 863 SPK, 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.

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What year was 863 SPK registered?

863 SPK is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 February 2017.

Is 863 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 863 SPK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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