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A2 SWX

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 153,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 148,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 135,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 125,324 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,522 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 97,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective tre lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mil. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight buldge inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective low and worn edges ()

egr pipe at back of engine slight leak

Fail 3 Aug 2020 71,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mil. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight buldge inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective low and worn edges ()

egr pipe at back of engine slight leak

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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A2 SWX is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A2 SWX, 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 A2 SWX registered?

A2 SWX is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is A2 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 SWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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