1993 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · L263 GYU
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 149,567 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L263 GYU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 149,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (84 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L263 GYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Transporter (L263 GYU) between April 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (84 issues), Lighting (56 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 184 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
L263 GYU Mileage History
- 24/04/201250,110 mi
- 09/04/201364,315 mi+14,205 mi
- 11/04/201364,315 mi
- 02/10/201484,816 mi+20,501 mi
- 06/10/201484,816 mi
- 16/03/201689,614 mi+4,798 mi
- 18/03/201689,614 mi
- 18/04/201791,981 mi+2,367 mi
- 21/04/201791,981 mi
- 15/02/201895,594 mi+3,613 mi
- 16/02/201895,594 mi
- 15/02/2019113,159 mi+17,565 mi
- 18/02/2019113,159 mi
- 21/03/2020125,884 mi+12,725 mi
- 11/06/2020125,903 mi+19 mi
- 16/06/2020125,911 mi+8 mi
- 09/06/2021132,797 mi+6,886 mi
- 21/06/2021132,820 mi+23 mi
- 23/06/2022138,126 mi+5,306 mi
- 06/07/2022138,140 mi+14 mi
- 07/07/2023140,881 mi+2,741 mi
- 14/07/2023140,885 mi+4 mi
- 12/07/2024145,745 mi+4,860 mi
- 26/07/2024145,752 mi+7 mi
- 14/07/2025149,552 mi+3,800 mi
- 29/08/2025149,560 mi+8 mi
- 25/08/2026149,567 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,938 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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