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VIW 557

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,329 mi
Last recorded69,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 557
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 69,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VIW 557 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VIW 557, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VIW 557?

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What year was VIW 557 registered?

VIW 557 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is VIW 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 557 shows 2 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 VIW 557 have outstanding finance?

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