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M101 VGR

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

253,372 mi
Last recorded253,372 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 VGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 253,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 250,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 246,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 246,653 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 242,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 239,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 236,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 229,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear fog lamp loose

Fail 3 Apr 2014 222,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 222,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 219,500 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 216,090 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 216,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 211,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in n/s/f head light reducing beam pattern

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r inner tyre walls badly cut

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2011 211,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in n/s/f head light reducing beam pattern

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r inner tyre walls badly cut

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 204,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front bottom ball joints boots split

Fail 2 Jun 2010 204,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front bottom ball joints boots split

Pass 14 Apr 2009 196,246 miles

Both lower ball joints, boots split.

Non-standard wheels & tyres fitted.

Only 50% of hi-level stop lamp working.

Suspension has been lowered.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 196,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both lower ball joints, boots split.

Non-standard wheels & tyres fitted.

Suspension has been lowered.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 185,546 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front screen chipped n/s/f inner wing rusting o/s/f brake flexi hose perrishing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 161,655 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on edges & perrishing front brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 142,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 140,613 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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M101 VGR is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M101 VGR, 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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M101 VGR is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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