1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · K497 BSX
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 104,008 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K497 BSX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 104,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K497 BSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Transporter (K497 BSX) between March 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
K497 BSX Mileage History
- 27/03/201291,389 mi
- 21/03/201391,985 mi+596 mi
- 08/04/201493,433 mi+1,448 mi
- 14/04/201595,687 mi+2,254 mi
- 14/03/201696,063 mi+376 mi
- 26/06/201796,086 mi+23 mi
- 17/04/201896,214 mi+128 mi
- 18/04/201896,221 mi+7 mi
- 25/04/201998,457 mi+2,236 mi
- 26/04/201998,459 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/202098,938 mi+479 mi
- 10/09/202098,938 mi
- 23/06/202199,502 mi+564 mi
- 24/06/2022100,039 mi+537 mi
- 27/06/2022100,045 mi+6 mi
- 24/06/2023100,449 mi+404 mi
- 26/06/2024101,023 mi+574 mi
- 24/06/2025101,629 mi+606 mi
- 17/07/2026104,008 mi+2,379 mi
Average of roughly 882 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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