1993 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L508 BTT
1993 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 161,853 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L508 BTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 161,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L508 BTT Mileage History
- 12/04/2024159,085 mi
- 02/04/2025160,706 mi+1,621 mi
- 02/05/2025160,907 mi+201 mi
- 06/05/2025160,914 mi+7 mi
- 01/05/2026161,853 mi+939 mi
Average of roughly 1,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L508 BTT 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 (L508 BTT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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