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A1 LWO

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,784 mi
Last recorded113,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 108,304 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 101,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stone chip, to screen

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2023 91,675 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stone chip, to screen

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,061 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,148 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 78,148 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 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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A1 LWO is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A1 LWO, 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 A1 LWO registered?

A1 LWO is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is A1 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 LWO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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