1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · M274 BUF
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1994. Recorded mileage 168,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1968cc
M274 BUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 168,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M274 BUF Mileage History
- 24/11/2023158,258 mi
- 29/11/2023158,262 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/2024163,859 mi+5,597 mi
- 06/11/2024164,033 mi+174 mi
- 05/09/2025168,394 mi+4,361 mi
Average of roughly 5,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M274 BUF 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 1994 Volkswagen Transporter (M274 BUF) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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