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AE17 YWT

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,232 mi
Last recorded129,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 YWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 129,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,738 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 123,738 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,508 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 113,507 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak E.G.R PIPE BROKEN FUMES IN CAB (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 93,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,426 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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AE17 YWT is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 AE17 YWT, 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

How do I check the history of AE17 YWT?

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What year was AE17 YWT registered?

AE17 YWT is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AE17 YWT safe to buy?

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