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A23 PEL

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,708 mi
Last recorded43,708 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 43,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 42,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 41,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 40,641 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,421 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,581 miles

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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A23 PEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 A23 PEL, 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

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What year was A23 PEL registered?

A23 PEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is A23 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 PEL 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 A23 PEL have outstanding finance?

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