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C1 LNX

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

249,193 mi
Last recorded249,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 LNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 249,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sills have evidence of repairs no holes.

Fail 8 Jun 2026 249,193 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn , shock absorber not secure to mounting point (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills have evidence of repairs no holes.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 246,840 miles

Both outer sills signs of repair no signs of holes

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 246,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills signs of repair no signs of holes

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 244,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 242,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 242,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 235,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 235,967 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 232,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 232,632 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 229,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

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

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

no brake pedal rubber fitted but pedal surface has machined ridges as anti slip

Pass 2 Aug 2019 227,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill area corroded and holed near jacking point

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

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

fuel pump area damp

Fail 30 Jul 2019 227,545 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay area near battery - wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative only working n/s lamps (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure excessive play in swivel mountings (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill area corroded and holed near jacking point

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

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

fuel pump area damp

Pass 24 Jul 2018 225,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 224,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 221,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper side (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 218,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 216,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 216,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 214,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 212,836 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 212,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 205,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 189,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 175,251 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 175,249 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 164,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 155,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 147,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 136,207 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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C1 LNX is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 C1 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.

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C1 LNX is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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