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CIL 4888

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,334 mi
Last recorded267,334 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 4888
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2015 267,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded X2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 260,288 miles

o/s & n/s outersills surface rusted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 260,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s outersills surface rusted

o/s & n/s rear shockabsorber shields missing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 252,814 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 252,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 244,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 244,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 236,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 230,087 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

n/s/f inner step corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 230,085 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

n/s/f inner step corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 225,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds broken

nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch/outer sill starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

slight dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 13 Aug 2009 225,190 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds broken

nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch/outer sill starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

slight dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 18 Jun 2009 224,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front arch and step rusting

under body rusting

Fail 12 Mar 2009 224,484 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 222,857 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

n/s/r brake leaking at rear

Fail 17 Jun 2008 222,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

n/s/r brake leaking at rear

Pass 12 Jun 2007 219,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2006 215,543 miles

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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CIL 4888 is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CIL 4888, 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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CIL 4888 is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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