1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · M172 RAU
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 76,878 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M172 RAU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2025
- 76,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M172 RAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Transporter (M172 RAU) between February 2007 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
M172 RAU Mileage History
- 06/02/200738,756 mi
- 07/02/200738,777 mi+21 mi
- 05/02/200840,479 mi+1,702 mi
- 20/02/200943,565 mi+3,086 mi
- 12/02/201046,791 mi+3,226 mi
- 21/01/201150,642 mi+3,851 mi
- 17/02/201254,313 mi+3,671 mi
- 20/02/201254,313 mi
- 08/02/201357,629 mi+3,316 mi
- 04/02/201461,928 mi+4,299 mi
- 16/04/201567,952 mi+6,024 mi
- 29/04/201567,952 mi
- 05/04/201669,749 mi+1,797 mi
- 05/04/201669,749 mi
- 11/04/201769,935 mi+186 mi
- 06/02/201873,276 mi+3,341 mi
- 29/08/201974,899 mi+1,623 mi
- 09/09/201974,900 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/202074,910 mi+10 mi
- 26/04/202276,566 mi+1,656 mi
- 26/04/202276,566 mi
- 23/05/202376,730 mi+164 mi
- 01/06/202376,735 mi+5 mi
- 25/01/202576,878 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 2,122 miles per year across 24 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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