1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L478 GGS
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 126,060 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L478 GGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 126,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L478 GGS Mileage History
- 12/08/2024121,536 mi
- 13/08/2025124,020 mi+2,484 mi
- 26/08/2025124,021 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2026126,056 mi+2,035 mi
- 28/08/2026126,060 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L478 GGS 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 (L478 GGS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 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: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ou”.
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