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HUI 2497

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

232,028 mi
Last recorded232,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 2497
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 232,028 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 231,510 miles

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

general corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 231,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

general corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 230,678 miles

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

general corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 229,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 228,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 227,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 224,733 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 224,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 221,825 miles

front wheels showing signs of rubbing on wheel arch but not evident on steering check,

Pass 3 May 2017 219,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 217,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension lowered,with reduced movement,and close to bump stops

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

slight movement in both front seat mountings

Pass 21 May 2015 214,372 miles

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

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

front suspension very close to touching bump stops in normal running position

offside and neearside front and nearside rear tyres perished at side walls nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 20 May 2015 214,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

front suspension very close to touching bump stops in normal running position

offside and neearside front and nearside rear tyres perished at side walls nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 16 May 2014 211,165 miles

movement in nearside steering arm inner joint

non standard rear springs fitted

Fail 14 May 2014 211,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

movement in nearside steering arm inner joint

non standard rear springs fitted

Fail 13 May 2013 207,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 207,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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HUI 2497 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HUI 2497, 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 HUI 2497 registered?

HUI 2497 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 1995.

Is HUI 2497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 2497 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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