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L123 DGW

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,011 mi
Last recorded219,011 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 DGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 219,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 214,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 212,985 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 212,973 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 212,370 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2022 212,329 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both sides front (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 211,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 211,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 210,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 209,493 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 May 2018 208,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 208,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 206,177 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

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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L123 DGW is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L123 DGW, 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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L123 DGW is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is L123 DGW safe to buy?

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