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N17 KGT

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,892 mi
Last recorded66,892 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 42,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 42,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished & splitting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear in operation. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm / multiple minor stone cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 42,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail & cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished & splitting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear in operation. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured / badly underinflated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm / multiple minor stone cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 33,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 19,013 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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N17 KGT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N17 KGT, 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.

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What year was N17 KGT registered?

N17 KGT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is N17 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 KGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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