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A15 DYG

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,720 mi
Last recorded175,720 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 175,720 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 175,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front TYRE 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 169,163 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 169,163 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2024 160,848 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2023 152,566 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2022 142,455 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 142,455 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable bull bar (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2021 130,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 130,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower pannel damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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A15 DYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 DYG, 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 A15 DYG registered?

A15 DYG is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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