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A22 RPF

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

190,501 mi
Last recorded190,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 RPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 190,501 miles

Both front lower suspension balljoint dust cover(s) deteriorated, still preventing ingress of dirt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2025 187,234 miles

Front lower suspension arm balljoint dust cover(s) deteriorated, not allowing ingress of dirt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2024 186,779 miles

Front lower suspension arm balljoint dust cover(s) deteriorated, not allowing ingress of dirt

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

Parts of underside coated in protective underseal

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2022 186,572 miles

Front lower suspension balljoint dust cover(s) deteriorated

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2022 186,567 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside sill / inner rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside sill outer/inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front lower suspension balljoint dust cover(s) deteriorated

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipe(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 185,739 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 3 Aug 2021 185,735 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsf outrigger/ Osf outrigger/ Osf inner arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 184,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 184,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 184,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 182,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 182,935 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2017 179,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 177,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 171,065 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 171,064 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 171,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front door steps corroded.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 162,065 miles

nearside and offside bottom ball joints have slight movement in the ball jont

nearside track rod end has slight play in joint

offside steering rack boot twisted

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 162,065 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside bottom ball joints have slight movement in the ball jont

nearside track rod end has slight play in joint

offside steering rack boot twisted

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,770 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2013 158,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 152,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s/f brake pads 75% worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 152,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s/f brake pads 75% worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 145,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 139,428 miles

Evidence of load area conversion to allow seating,however seats not fitted at time of test,therefore not tested.

o/s/r wheel arch becoming jagged.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 139,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Evidence of load area conversion to allow seating,however seats not fitted at time of test,therefore not tested.

o/s/r wheel arch becoming jagged.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 131,542 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 131,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 127,583 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 24 Oct 2007 127,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inside

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 122,746 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 122,746 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A22 RPF is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A22 RPF, 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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A22 RPF is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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