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A18 TBY

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,681 mi
Last recorded79,681 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,294 miles

Offside Rear number plate light not as bright as nearside

Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,756 miles

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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A18 TBY is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 A18 TBY, 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 A18 TBY?

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What year was A18 TBY registered?

A18 TBY is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is A18 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TBY 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.

Does A18 TBY have outstanding finance?

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