1994 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · M397 BGO
1994 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 234,343 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M397 BGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 234,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M397 BGO 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 (M397 BGO) between November 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 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: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
M397 BGO Mileage History
- 30/11/2022225,326 mi
- 07/12/2022225,412 mi+86 mi
- 14/12/2023230,636 mi+5,224 mi
- 03/01/2024230,682 mi+46 mi
- 27/09/2024234,343 mi+3,661 mi
Average of roughly 4,940 miles per year across 5 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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