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H17 GOS

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 GOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,862 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 78,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on rear arch

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,833 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare tyre is near legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 71,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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H17 GOS is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H17 GOS, 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

How do I check the history of H17 GOS?

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What year was H17 GOS registered?

H17 GOS is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is H17 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 GOS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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