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A17 VWC

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,352 mi
Last recorded104,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 100,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,945 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2021 98,075 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,510 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill panel holed

Offside Front Inner sill panel holed

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill , inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner sill corroded (two places)

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill , inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner sill corroded (two places)

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded badly

Nearside Front outer sill corroded badly

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded badly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 96,227 miles

Braking system leaking over rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded badly

Nearside Front outer sill corroded badly

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded badly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 95,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 95,368 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 95,036 miles

beam deflectors fitted

o s inner sill panel holed and corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 95,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

beam deflectors fitted

o s inner sill panel holed and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 89,072 miles

corrosion in the front of the front wheel arches

exhaust system deteriated

small oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,112 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 VWC is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 124,272 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 VWC, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 VWC is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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