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A3 LNX

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,163 mi
Last recorded96,163 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,163 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 96,163 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,828 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 95,828 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,455 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 94,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 93,505 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 12 May 2020 93,147 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 92,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,093 miles

CAT exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,547 miles

ALL X4 tyre walls perishing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

ALL X4 tyre walls perishing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,926 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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A3 LNX is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 A3 LNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 LNX registered?

A3 LNX is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is A3 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LNX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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