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D12 RTY

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,993 mi
Last recorded129,993 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 RTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 129,992 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,294 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked but not showing white light

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 127,294 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked but not showing white light

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,083 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT SLIGHT CRACK

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 126,079 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO FUEL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT SLIGHT CRACK

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front head lamp cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 135,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front head lamp cracked

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 124,824 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,823 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,422 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 120,588 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 119,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 116,393 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 116,393 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 112,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 108,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 104,814 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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D12 RTY is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D12 RTY, 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 D12 RTY registered?

D12 RTY is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D12 RTY safe to buy?

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