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FPJ 53B

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,295 mi
Last recorded74,295 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 53B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,295 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,253 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 74,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,615 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,364 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,897 miles

possible noise rear wheel bearings

slight play and noise from near side front wheel bearing

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,969 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear back plate damp

offside rear back plate damp

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,844 miles

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

r/axel,o/s/n/s/brake back plate slightly damp

under side covered with undr seal

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,656 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

genral bodywork is coroaded

rear axle leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion to bodywork

rear axle seals leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,615 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some rust forming

Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,615 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 55,532 miles

Both rear wheel bearings pass to standard, but some slight noise in rotation

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle coated with sealant inc brake pipes.

Very slight movement at sector shaft exit bush

Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,532 miles

Both rear wheel bearings pass to standard, but some slight noise in rotation

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle coated with sealant inc brake pipes.

Very slight movement at sector shaft exit bush

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,232 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 55,159 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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FPJ 53B is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FPJ 53B, 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 FPJ 53B registered?

FPJ 53B is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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