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A4 BAM

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,232 mi
Last recorded135,232 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 135,232 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI STARTING CORROSION UNDER CHASSIS LEG

Offside SIDE DOOR CORRODED AT FRONT LOWE SECTION

Pass 10 May 2023 132,826 miles

Offside Outer SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 5 May 2023 132,808 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Outer SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 9 Oct 2021 131,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 130,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,253 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to o/s/f outrigger behind bumper

Pass 10 Mar 2018 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 113,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 110,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 107,407 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,772 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 103,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 100,315 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2007 97,512 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,503 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 93,329 miles

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

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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A4 BAM is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A4 BAM, 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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A4 BAM is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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