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FIB 73

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,436 mi
Last recorded37,436 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 73
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 37,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,120 miles

Underside corrosion but not structurally affected.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,418 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear lower indicator outputs reduced

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,195 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 34,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 34,094 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 34,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 31,955 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,254 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 29,522 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wires covered

Fail 19 May 2014 29,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,388 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 28,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,584 miles

o/s frort tyre wall cracking

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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FIB 73 is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FIB 73, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIB 73 registered?

FIB 73 is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is FIB 73 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 73 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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