1994 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · L580 KBE
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 May 1994. Recorded mileage 156,977 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L580 KBE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 156,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L580 KBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Transporter (L580 KBE) between November 2005 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
L580 KBE Mileage History
- 28/11/200598,424 mi
- 07/12/2006110,951 mi+12,527 mi
- 08/12/2006110,951 mi
- 29/05/2008115,657 mi+4,706 mi
- 30/05/2008115,657 mi
- 22/06/2009124,093 mi+8,436 mi
- 22/06/2009124,093 mi
- 21/06/2010125,850 mi+1,757 mi
- 14/07/2010125,850 mi
- 10/05/2011128,701 mi+2,851 mi
- 10/05/2011128,701 mi
- 21/05/2012129,957 mi+1,256 mi
- 24/05/2012129,957 mi
- 20/02/2013131,358 mi+1,401 mi
- 24/02/2014136,399 mi+5,041 mi
- 20/02/2015139,069 mi+2,670 mi
- 03/03/2016145,395 mi+6,326 mi
- 30/03/2016145,405 mi+10 mi
- 28/03/2017148,734 mi+3,329 mi
- 28/02/2018150,533 mi+1,799 mi
- 26/02/2019151,618 mi+1,085 mi
- 04/03/2020152,487 mi+869 mi
- 06/03/2021152,948 mi+461 mi
- 24/02/2022153,401 mi+453 mi
- 11/03/2023155,554 mi+2,153 mi
- 16/02/2024156,817 mi+1,263 mi
- 29/02/2024156,819 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2025156,977 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 2,997 miles per year across 28 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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