1994 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · L788 DPE
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 285,568 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L788 DPE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2023
- 285,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L788 DPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Transporter (L788 DPE) between June 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
L788 DPE Mileage History
- 07/06/2022284,538 mi
- 20/06/2022284,538 mi
- 11/05/2023285,568 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 1,113 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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