1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L253 GYU
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 146,781 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L253 GYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 146,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L253 GYU 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 (L253 GYU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Brakes (22 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
L253 GYU Mileage History
- 26/07/2023142,491 mi
- 23/07/2024144,026 mi+1,535 mi
- 04/08/2025145,567 mi+1,541 mi
- 12/08/2025145,574 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2026146,781 mi+1,207 mi
Average of roughly 1,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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