No, M278 JLJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for M278 JLJ?

The MOT for M278 JLJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 April 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of M278 JLJ?

The recorded mileage for M278 JLJ is 152,148 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M278 JLJ ULEZ compliant?

No, M278 JLJ 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

1994 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · M278 JLJ

M278 JLJ

1994 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1994. Recorded mileage 152,148 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/04/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 152,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/04/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 152,148 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1994
Engine: 1896cc

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M278 JLJ Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2010
152,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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M278 JLJ Mileage History

01/10/2005116,648 mi
30/09/2006121,431 mi+4,783 mi
07/10/2006121,553 mi+122 mi
29/09/2007125,821 mi+4,268 mi
06/10/2007125,931 mi+110 mi
14/10/2008131,761 mi+5,830 mi
30/10/2009145,083 mi+13,322 mi
31/10/2009145,083 mi
23/04/2010152,145 mi+7,062 mi
24/04/2010152,148 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 7,783 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

M278 JLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 13:47

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Transporter (M278 JLJ) between October 2005 and April 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 24 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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