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F273 RNM

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,270 mi
Last recorded257,270 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 RNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 257,270 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 257,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 253,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all outer arches corroding

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2024 253,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking leaking around no5 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all outer arches corroding

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2023 253,016 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner arches corroding

rear heater leaking coolant

Fail 24 May 2023 252,994 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leakoff pipes at injectores (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water drops to floor (3.5 (a))

rear heater leaking coolant

offside and nearside rear inner arches corroding

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

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

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

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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F273 RNM is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F273 RNM, 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 F273 RNM registered?

F273 RNM is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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