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970 HFK

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,820 mi
Last recorded55,820 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 HFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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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970 HFK is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown 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 970 HFK, 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 970 HFK registered?

970 HFK is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is 970 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 970 HFK 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.

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