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G448 EBL

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

385,990 mi
Last recorded385,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 EBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 385,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

whole underside areas and components rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2024 385,708 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 385,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 385,708 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 385,706 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fan belt poor

Pass 26 May 2022 385,704 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.4.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 385,704 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking leak back pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.4.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 385,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 385,711 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded becoming jagged

Fail 2 Jun 2020 385,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded becoming jagged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 385,600 miles

Nearside Front mirror deterioted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 385,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror deterioted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 385,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 385,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 385,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 385,468 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 385,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 385,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 384,455 miles

advise all wheel bearings minnor play

Fail 9 Sep 2013 384,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise all wheel bearings minnor play

Pass 3 May 2012 38,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front steering bushes worn

Pass 4 Jun 2011 376,427 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 376,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 364,925 miles

n/s front footwell showing advanced corosion

Fail 29 Jun 2010 364,903 miles

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

n/s front footwell showing advanced corosion

Pass 1 Jul 2009 353,439 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 353,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 347,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 341,262 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 341,245 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 16 Jun 2006 338,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre showing wear

Pass 16 Jun 2006 338,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre showing wear

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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G448 EBL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 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 G448 EBL, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G448 EBL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 1992.

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