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2015 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,567 mi
Last recorded29,567 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 LW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 29,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 25,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,342 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 15,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 12,925 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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52 LW is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 52 LW, 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

How do I check the history of 52 LW?

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What year was 52 LW registered?

52 LW is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is 52 LW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 LW shows 7 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 52 LW have outstanding finance?

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