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H21 PYY

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,052 mi
Last recorded179,052 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 179,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 167,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 151,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 148,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 146,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 146,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr inner and outter sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper support corroded and rear boot panel corroded but not within 30cm of a structural component

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of a structural component

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,431 miles

NSR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

NSR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

UNDERSIDE HAS LIGHT CORROTION

Pass 5 Dec 2019 143,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 143,016 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 139,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 135,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills corroded

handbrake cable return spring broken

Fail 18 Dec 2017 135,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills corroded

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,989 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 129,987 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,021 miles

handbrake cable return spring broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2015 126,021 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

handbrake cable return spring broken

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 121,718 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing properly due to brake bind

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 118,217 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,463 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dustcovers corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 114,463 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock absorber dustcovers corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 189,490 miles

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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H21 PYY is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H21 PYY, 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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H21 PYY is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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