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ERL 503K

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,709 mi
Last recorded36,709 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 503K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 36,709 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front steering idler bush slight play

Nearside Front rear view mirror slight perished

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides of body inner sills corroded

both sides of body outer sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 35,821 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror slight faded but not affecting view to the rear

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

Rear both shock casings corroded

vehicle structure both front and rear show signg of corrosion

Fail 21 May 2018 35,812 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalaced by 37 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror slight faded but not affecting view to the rear

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

Rear both shock casings corroded

vehicle structure both front and rear show signg of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,366 miles

Front Outer door handles missing but can open door's from out side

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to inner cross member. repairs from rear.

all 4 front axle suspension ball joint cover's deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

all 4 wheel bearing's have slight play.

any visible repairs to under body have been under sealed.

both front brake disc's pitted

corrosion to chassis front to rear, some of witch is under sealed

n/s passenger seat missing at time of test

repairs to both front wheel arch's have been under sealed

under body repairs from behind, now covered area's

Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,097 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,288 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

both outer sills started to rust

front panel and o/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches rusting

n/s/f inner wing badly rusting not in percribed area

Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

both outer sills started to rust

front panel and o/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches rusting

n/s/f inner wing badly rusting not in percribed area

Pass 20 May 2011 33,725 miles

both outer sills and sill lips rusting

Fail 10 May 2011 33,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills and sill lips rusting

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,237 miles

Oil leak

play in steering at wheel

play in steering idler

Pass 5 May 2009 27,161 miles

underside rusty

underside welded

Fail 22 Apr 2009

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 26,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

fuel pipes VERY rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,370 miles

floor area o/s rusted

front and rear beams rusted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,393 miles

engine oil leak

front axle beam welded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,562 miles

Hazzards not working †O/s front bottom ball joint cover split †Centre rear metal brake pipe corroded †

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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ERL 503K is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ERL 503K, 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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ERL 503K is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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