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GIG 2686

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,259 mi
Last recorded58,259 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 2686
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,259 miles

Central Rear Exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also hose is starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also hose is starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 57,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,658 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,451 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,372 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 57,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,237 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,457 miles

tailpipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,908 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,934 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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GIG 2686 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel 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 GIG 2686, 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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What year was GIG 2686 registered?

GIG 2686 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 1995.

Is GIG 2686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 2686 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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