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E20 OSS

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

245,680 mi
Last recorded245,680 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 OSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 245,680 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

extensive patching to underside

some corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 15 Aug 2022 245,676 miles

Exhaust system insecure perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective and very poorly mounted ()

extensive patching to underside

some corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2019 245,182 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front lower at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearside centre outer sill outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Dec 2019 245,181 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front lower at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearside centre outer sill outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 26 Nov 2019 245,163 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Winter tyres fitted across front axle and summer tyres fitted across rear axle

Pass 1 Dec 2018 243,534 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and on 2mm

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 243,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and on 2mm

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 238,160 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

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

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

Nearside door runner sills are corroded

Nearside sliding door requires attention

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside door runner sill are corroded

Offside sliding door requires attention

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 237,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber is worn

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

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

Nearside door runner sills are corroded

Nearside sliding door requires attention

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside door runner sill are corroded

Offside sliding door requires attention

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 229,657 miles

Exhaust blow

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 229,447 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 223,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 222,543 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

cracking to offside front tyre

rear brakes low advide wheel removal for inspection/replacement

Fail 1 Dec 2014 222,543 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 212,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 212,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 197,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 184,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 184,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 170,627 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 170,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 154,281 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 154,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 139,842 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 139,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel covering is insecure †Horn is quiet †Front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn †Rear brakes are not working together

Pass 22 Mar 2006 135,622 miles

Steering wheel covering is insecure †Horn is quiet †Rear lens is cracked †Rack is weeping oil †Power steering belt is loose †Front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

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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E20 OSS is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E20 OSS, 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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E20 OSS is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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