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K17 DSM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 DSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 140,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 135,144 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 135,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,716 miles

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

Nearside Front under trim damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,523 miles

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

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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K17 DSM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 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 K17 DSM, 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 8 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 K17 DSM?

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What year was K17 DSM registered?

K17 DSM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is K17 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 DSM shows 6 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.

Does K17 DSM have outstanding finance?

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