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AB63 PAD

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB63 PAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,099 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 38,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 25,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,748 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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AB63 PAD is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB63 PAD, 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 AB63 PAD registered?

AB63 PAD is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is AB63 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB63 PAD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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