1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · L657 EDV
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1994. Recorded mileage 114,507 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L657 EDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 114,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 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.
L657 EDV 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 (L657 EDV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
L657 EDV Mileage History
- 27/02/2023108,079 mi
- 28/02/2023108,079 mi
- 01/03/2024111,481 mi+3,402 mi
- 11/02/2025113,406 mi+1,925 mi
- 05/03/2026114,507 mi+1,101 mi
Average of roughly 2,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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