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DCZ 4062

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 4062
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 121,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling front exhaust fouling a component (2.2.D.2a)

n/s/ inner sill corroded and holed

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 11 May 2015 118,131 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion around the windscreen

corrosion in all 4 wheel arches

corrosion in both sills

corrosion in offside front door step

Fail 11 May 2015 118,131 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

corrosion around the windscreen

corrosion in all 4 wheel arches

corrosion in both sills

corrosion in offside front door step

Pass 12 May 2014 115,766 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 115,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 110,076 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 110,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 110,056 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 109,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside door mirror damaged

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 102,015 miles

front brake discs worn

both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

top steering column mount has movement

Fail 11 Nov 2011 102,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

front brake discs worn

top steering column mount has movement

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,776 miles

front brake discs warn lipped

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Fail 9 Nov 2010 92,774 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs warn lipped

slight play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,811 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ball joint rubbers split

brake hoses perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,196 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Some underbody corrosion but appears sound

Fail 17 Feb 2009 83,133 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Some underbody corrosion but appears sound

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,008 miles

no cat fitted to this model year

Fail 28 Feb 2008 80,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no cat fitted to this model year

Pass 3 Mar 2007 75,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 71,465 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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DCZ 4062 is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DCZ 4062, 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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DCZ 4062 is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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