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AD53 BAM

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,955 mi
Last recorded64,955 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 64,955 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 50,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,079 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,812 miles

7 pin trailer socket flap missing

Fail 27 Feb 2020 31,812 miles

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

7 pin trailer socket flap missing

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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AD53 BAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD53 BAM, 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 AD53 BAM registered?

AD53 BAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AD53 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BAM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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