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V15 ALB

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,487 mi
Last recorded40,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 ALB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 40,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 58,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,535 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 35,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,582 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,256 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 14,632 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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V15 ALB is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 3,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V15 ALB, 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

How do I check the history of V15 ALB?

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What year was V15 ALB registered?

V15 ALB is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is V15 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V15 ALB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V15 ALB have outstanding finance?

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