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G17 DRU

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 155,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel has been repaired.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch / Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill by sliding door corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel has been repaired.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch / Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Wiper blade worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 155,104 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by gearbox top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Nearside Front wheel has weld repair

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by top engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front wheel has weld repair

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 154,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed outside prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed outside prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2023 154,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed outside prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed outside prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 154,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 154,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 154,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty and holed

Nearside Front Inner wing holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill end weak

Offside Front Inner wing holed

Offside Front Outer sill holed

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 154,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded hand brake (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded hand brake (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty and holed

Nearside Front Lower wing holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill end weak

Offside Front Inner wing holed

Offside Front outer sill holed

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 153,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill holed outside prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 153,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside rack ends have slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside inner sill holed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

both front bump stops split

coolant leak on oil cooler onto steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2017 152,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside inner sill holed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

both front bump stops split

coolant leak on oil cooler onto steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2016 151,301 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 151,301 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 149,831 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 149,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 148,270 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2014 148,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2013 144,002 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 139,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,785 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 116,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 131,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 118,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 109,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 101,984 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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G17 DRU is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G17 DRU, 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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G17 DRU is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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