1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L138 GVN
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 150,612 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L138 GVN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 150,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L138 GVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Transporter (L138 GVN) between August 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
L138 GVN Mileage History
- 18/08/200581,207 mi
- 18/08/200581,207 mi
- 21/08/200689,436 mi+8,229 mi
- 20/08/200796,626 mi+7,190 mi
- 05/08/2008103,351 mi+6,725 mi
- 05/08/2008103,351 mi
- 18/08/2009110,043 mi+6,692 mi
- 19/08/2010116,635 mi+6,592 mi
- 09/11/2011118,737 mi+2,102 mi
- 01/11/2012120,267 mi+1,530 mi
- 06/11/2013123,437 mi+3,170 mi
- 07/11/2013123,437 mi
- 30/10/2014126,136 mi+2,699 mi
- 06/11/2015129,616 mi+3,480 mi
- 04/11/2016132,840 mi+3,224 mi
- 08/11/2017135,440 mi+2,600 mi
- 07/11/2018138,139 mi+2,699 mi
- 30/10/2019139,835 mi+1,696 mi
- 01/11/2019139,835 mi
- 04/11/2020142,224 mi+2,389 mi
- 18/10/2021144,945 mi+2,721 mi
- 29/09/2022147,497 mi+2,552 mi
- 04/09/2023150,149 mi+2,652 mi
- 14/09/2023150,182 mi+33 mi
- 27/08/2024150,508 mi+326 mi
- 07/10/2025150,612 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 3,446 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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