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L376 TGP

1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

222,295 mi
Last recorded222,295 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan90,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL376 TGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 222,295 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 222,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit EMIISIONS REGISTERED OVER 4.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO WORN NEARLY TO CORDS 185/R14/102/100R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 208,724 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 208,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 195,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/14C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 195,311 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/14C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 188,259 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 188,237 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 183,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 183,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 176,632 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 176,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 163,439 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel leak off pipes damp

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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L376 TGP is a 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 90,727 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L376 TGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L376 TGP registered?

L376 TGP is a 1993 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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