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6879 VT

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6879 VT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 183,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 175,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 167,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,936 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,733 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

chips in windscreen

n/s rear seat belt clasp cover missing

n/s rear tyre getting low especially on edges

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,996 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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6879 VT is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,014 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 6879 VT, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 6879 VT registered?

6879 VT is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is 6879 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6879 VT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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