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SM66 RUA

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 RUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,113 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 70,800 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,015 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Front pipe leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,338 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,525 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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SM66 RUA is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 58,230 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 SM66 RUA, 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 9 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 SM66 RUA registered?

SM66 RUA is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 2017.

Is SM66 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 RUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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