1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · L866 DRU
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 99,255 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L866 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 99,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L866 DRU 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 (L866 DRU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L866 DRU Mileage History
- 13/06/202497,526 mi
- 16/06/202598,133 mi+607 mi
- 16/06/202598,133 mi
- 15/06/202699,255 mi+1,122 mi
- 15/06/202699,255 mi
Average of roughly 863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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