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95LM389

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

182,198 mi
Last recorded182,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration95LM389
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 182,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 182,198 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 182,184 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake effort only jst met.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 182,182 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 182,178 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x1 (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

PAS on minimum

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front rims have been dented

both sills have been crushed

complete front axel including suspension components have surface corrosion

complete rear floor pan of vehicle is corroded

rear cross member excessively corroded

rear exhaust support deteriorated and likely to fail

vehicle is beyond economical repair

vehicle is dangerous to be on the road and too other road users

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

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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95LM389 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 95LM389, 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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95LM389 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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