1994 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · M653 ALM
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 137,313 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1896cc
M653 ALM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 137,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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M653 ALM Mileage History
- 24/07/2024134,495 mi
- 15/08/2024134,513 mi+18 mi
- 18/08/2025137,306 mi+2,793 mi
- 06/07/2026137,310 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/2026137,313 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M653 ALM 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 (M653 ALM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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