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4242 DK

2015 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,983 mi
Last recorded182,983 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4242 DK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 182,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some..... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 182,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 182,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 180,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 180,777 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 174,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 168,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 157,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 118,452 miles

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

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

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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4242 DK is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 4242 DK, 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.

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What year was 4242 DK registered?

4242 DK is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 August 2015.

Is 4242 DK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4242 DK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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