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B21 NCP

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

274,618 mi
Last recorded274,618 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 NCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 274,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s by bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing by battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2024 272,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 268,311 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR AND FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY SEAL

Pass 14 Feb 2022 266,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 266,849 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 262,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various underbody corrosion.various components corroding.various bushes worn.

Pass 17 May 2019 252,077 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 252,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 245,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside outer sill and both sides - inner sills corroded

visible blue smoke - next year?

Fail 17 Apr 2018 245,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside outer sill and both sides - inner sills corroded

visible blue smoke - next year?

Pass 28 Apr 2017 245,202 miles

Nearside Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside lower outer sill corroded - outside 30cm of mountings .

Pass 29 Apr 2016 244,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower sills holed by corrosion - several patches - all outside prescribed mounting areas

Fail 29 Apr 2016 244,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower sills holed by corrosion - several patches - all outside prescribed mounting areas

Pass 7 Apr 2015 243,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 242,043 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 242,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 238,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 238,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 235,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 233,642 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 231,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 231,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 228,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 222,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 216,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 210,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 206,650 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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B21 NCP is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 NCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B21 NCP is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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