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ADT 56R

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,919 mi
Last recorded99,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADT 56R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 99,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 103W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 103W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,469 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,710 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,393 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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ADT 56R 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 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 ADT 56R, 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 ADT 56R registered?

ADT 56R is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is ADT 56R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADT 56R 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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