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A71 BBS

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,971 mi
Last recorded176,971 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 BBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 176,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 171,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 165,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 159,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 150,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,131 miles

Nearside Front undertray damaged

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

ad-blue cap missing

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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A71 BBS is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 A71 BBS, 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 A71 BBS registered?

A71 BBS is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is A71 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 BBS 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.

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