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D23 UBS

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,413 mi
Last recorded89,413 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 UBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,413 miles

o/s outer door step sill corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner wings corroded close to prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear light slightly obscured by ladder

Fail 30 Mar 2026 89,413 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner wings corroded close to prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s outer door step sill corroded

o/s rear light slightly obscured by ladder

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,601 miles

Front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both outer and inner sill areas corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,590 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis out riggers corroded behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 86,590 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis out riggers corroded behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 80,641 miles

Outer Both cab outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,260 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,399 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,148 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 68,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 60,986 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 49,003 miles

both front tyre treads have slight distortion

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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D23 UBS is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D23 UBS, 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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D23 UBS is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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