1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · K281 GUG
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08/06/1993. Recorded mileage 193,180 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2370cc
K281 GUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 193,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K281 GUG Mileage History
- 27/09/2021193,087 mi
- 27/09/2021193,087 mi
- 05/01/2023193,114 mi+27 mi
- 21/02/2023193,115 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/2025193,180 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K281 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Transporter (K281 GUG) between September 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above an”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking ”.
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