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DS57 EEL

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,178 mi
Last recorded35,178 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 35,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 31,817 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 31,817 miles

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 79,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 28,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,538 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,471 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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DS57 EEL is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,399 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 DS57 EEL, 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 5 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 DS57 EEL registered?

DS57 EEL is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 2021.

Is DS57 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 EEL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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