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B2 RDW

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,194 mi
Last recorded162,194 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 RDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 162,194 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 162,176 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Traveling too the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not holding (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Oct 2021 159,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Sep 2020 157,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 157,923 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 156,442 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2018 155,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 153,552 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

diesel smell coming from under bonnet no leaks found

Fail 8 Sep 2017 153,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

diesel smell coming from under bonnet no leaks found

Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,268 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 148,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 135,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 130,124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 119,905 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 119,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,559 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 104,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B2 RDW is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B2 RDW, 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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What year was B2 RDW registered?

B2 RDW is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is B2 RDW safe to buy?

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