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A17 FVS

2015 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,874 mi
Last recorded136,874 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,794 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both have corrosion. (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 128,634 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both have corrosion. (offside and nearside). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,040 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,055 miles

Crack in screen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A17 FVS is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 A17 FVS, 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 A17 FVS registered?

A17 FVS is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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