1994 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · M417 BGO
1994 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 166,156 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M417 BGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 166,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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M417 BGO Mileage History
- 17/08/2022166,113 mi
- 22/11/2022166,116 mi+3 mi
- 16/01/2024166,135 mi+19 mi
- 02/05/2024166,156 mi+21 mi
- 02/05/2024166,156 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M417 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 Lt (M417 BGO) between August 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed major leak on exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested not safe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm link rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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