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1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 141,002 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 141,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements Nearside & Offside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 136,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 136,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2019 135,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 135,694 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Door sill corroded but outside any prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 130,804 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Lower door seals slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,067 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,261 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 124,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 120,198 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated (perished),no cords showing.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,198 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated (perished),no cords showing.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,465 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated,no cords showing.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 112,918 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 112,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 109,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip to o/s head lamp glass

Fail 11 Dec 2009 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

chip to o/s head lamp glass

Pass 12 Dec 2008 96,540 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 96,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 93,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 91,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 88,588 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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1 GCR is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 1 GCR, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1 GCR is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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