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D17 SKO

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,765 mi
Last recorded117,765 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 SKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 114,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,761 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,449 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,449 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,883 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 71,883 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,014 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,983 miles

rear offside brake binding slightly.front nearside top side lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear offside brake binding slightly.front nearside top side lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,970 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 54,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,071 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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D17 SKO is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 D17 SKO, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D17 SKO registered?

D17 SKO is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is D17 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 SKO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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