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EIA 1432

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIA 1432
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 60,033 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and outrigger (2.2.C.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,567 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 59,562 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both door steps (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 56,472 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on various suspenion and chassis sections

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,471 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,747 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 137,046 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,002 miles

front number plate cracked

o\s head light lens cracked

steering box damp

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,977 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,472 miles

above normal play o/s/r hub

advise poor reflection of both front head;amps intensity image

advise these items for l/h/d

brake master cylinder body rusted

front under subframe & axle & brake componants all badly showing surface rust

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear subframe & componants showing rust

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

above normal play o/s/r hub

advise these items for l/h/d

brake master cylinder body rusted

front under subframe & axle & brake componants all badly showing surface rust

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear subframe & componants showing rust

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,308 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake master cyl rusty

n\s\r brake back plate rusty

o\s\f seat belt starting to fray

o\s\f wheel bearing dust cap missing

o\s\r axle leaking

slight play in n\s\f trunion

steering box damp

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake master cyl rusty

n\s\r brake back plate rusty

o\s\f seat belt starting to fray

o\s\f wheel bearing dust cap missing

o\s\r axle leaking

slight play in n\s\f trunion

steering box damp

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,878 miles

extensive welding to under side of vehicle

o\s\f bearing dust cover misssing

slight play in o\s\f trunion

steering box damp

Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive welding to underside of vehicle

o\s\f wheel bearing dust cover missing

slight play in o\s\f bottom trunion

steering box damp

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,144 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,137 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,021 miles

o\s\r\ axle leaking

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Jul 2006 47,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing

o\s\r axle leaking

slight leak on steering box

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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EIA 1432 is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc 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 EIA 1432, 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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EIA 1432 is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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