Yes, L488 GGS is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for L488 GGS?

The MOT for L488 GGS is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L488 GGS?

The recorded mileage for L488 GGS is 113,632 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L488 GGS ULEZ compliant?

No, L488 GGS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L488 GGS

L488 GGS

1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 113,632 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 16/04/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 113,632 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 16/04/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Mileage: 113,632 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2370cc

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L488 GGS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
113,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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L488 GGS Mileage History

12/01/2023113,073 mi
15/12/2023211,357 mi+98,284 mi
20/12/2023211,357 mi
18/04/2025113,383 mi-97,974 mi
16/04/2026113,632 mi+249 mi

Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L488 GGS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 17:28

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volkswagen Transporter (L488 GGS) between January 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 April 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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