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M3 ARN

2026 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ARN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,193 miles

Middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper stop lamp inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides upper covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,588 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 104,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,774 miles

Centre and rear boxes of exhaust outer skins deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear solid pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded upper cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear solid pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded upper cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,774 miles

Centre and rear boxes of exhaust outer skins deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear solid pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded upper cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear solid pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded upper cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,404 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 83,798 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front lower balljoint boots perished

Fail 19 Oct 2019 83,798 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front lower balljoint boots perished

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,550 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,614 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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M3 ARN is a 2026 Volkswagen Transporter in Black. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M3 ARN, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M3 ARN is a 2026 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2026.

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