1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L243 BDF
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 May 1994. Recorded mileage 179,198 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L243 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 179,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L243 BDF 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 (L243 BDF) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L243 BDF Mileage History
- 22/04/2024176,643 mi
- 04/04/2025177,713 mi+1,070 mi
- 14/04/2025177,715 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2026179,198 mi+1,483 mi
- 21/08/2026179,198 mi
Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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