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EHJ 53P

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,884 mi
Last recorded41,884 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 53P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 41,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,284 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 40,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,395 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 inner and outer boots deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front uneven wear inner edges

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 inner and outer boots deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front uneven wear inner edges

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,325 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,325 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides nsr and osr (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 33,886 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 33,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,396 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear bodywork has corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,190 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 24,190 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,516 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 21,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,472 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 15,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,021 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 6,595 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 6,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 940 miles

25% front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Apr 2009 888 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,538 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 94,931 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 94,931 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EHJ 53P is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHJ 53P, 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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What year was EHJ 53P registered?

EHJ 53P is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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