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F18 JAY

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,890 mi
Last recorded169,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 JAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 169,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 166,810 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 166,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2017 153,880 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and offside

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,640 miles

oil leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 140,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,774 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 136,774 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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F18 JAY is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F18 JAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F18 JAY registered?

F18 JAY is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is F18 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 JAY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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