1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · K493 DTH
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1993. Recorded mileage 125,985 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K493 DTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 125,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K493 DTH 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 (K493 DTH) between May 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))”.
K493 DTH Mileage History
- 03/05/2024116,728 mi
- 02/10/2024119,105 mi+2,377 mi
- 30/09/2025123,571 mi+4,466 mi
- 30/09/2025123,571 mi
- 01/10/2026125,985 mi+2,414 mi
Average of roughly 3,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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