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AD13 UFO

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD13 UFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,290 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 79,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,149 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,736 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2022 51,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2021 43,453 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,340 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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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AD13 UFO is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD13 UFO, 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 AD13 UFO registered?

AD13 UFO is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AD13 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD13 UFO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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