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159 SCV

2015 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 SCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,126 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp high level brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 105,555 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,290 miles

Central SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,601 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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159 SCV is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 69,781 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 159 SCV, 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 11 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 159 SCV registered?

159 SCV is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is 159 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 159 SCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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