1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L481 CDD
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 117,394 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2370cc
L481 CDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 117,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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L481 CDD Mileage History
- 16/10/2023117,120 mi
- 05/11/2024117,307 mi+187 mi
- 12/11/2024117,312 mi+5 mi
- 04/11/2025117,394 mi+82 mi
- 04/11/2025117,394 mi
Average of roughly 133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L481 CDD 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 (L481 CDD) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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