1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L490 CTA
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25/03/1994. Recorded mileage 194,001 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,001 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
L490 CTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 194,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 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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L490 CTA Mileage History
- 13/02/2023184,928 mi
- 30/06/2023187,555 mi+2,627 mi
- 22/08/2024192,503 mi+4,948 mi
- 14/08/2025193,343 mi+840 mi
- 18/06/2026194,001 mi+658 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L490 CTA 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 (L490 CTA) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both batterys (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
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