2017 Volkswagen Transporter · 62,401 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2017 Volkswagen Transporters fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 26 Transporter years (62,401 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 21.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 59,324
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,401
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.1% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.4%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Tyres4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Brakes3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.44%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.01%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.84%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.47%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Transporters fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 26 Transporter years (62,401 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.41% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.44% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Transporter shows 59,324 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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