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SM53 DDS

2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,624 mi
Last recorded32,624 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI33,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter T28 Highline TDI
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 32,624 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 32,621 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 25,375 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 25,375 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI?

Based on 30,629 MOT tests across 10,654 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
10,654
On UK Roads
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SM53 DDS is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 33,282 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM53 DDS registered?

SM53 DDS is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI, first registered on 31 December 2021.

Is SM53 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 DDS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM53 DDS have outstanding finance?

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