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C1 SGL

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 106,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,337 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack upper seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,275 miles

Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal slight seepage. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal slight seepage. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,071 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component upper rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.upper seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

wiper blades poor.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,460 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect upper steering u/j worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 105,456 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect upper steering u/j worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering u/j. (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,702 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight leak from steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect play in u/j under steering cowling. (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,702 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight leak from steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect play in u/j under steering cowling. (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,383 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.

wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.

wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,517 miles

underside of van showing signs of rust

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,363 miles

n/s seatbelt buckle cover broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 17 Jan 2012 101,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s seatbelt buckle cover broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,270 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 97,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 91,246 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,140 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,140 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,893 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 73,508 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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C1 SGL is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 C1 SGL, 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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C1 SGL is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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