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H13 VEL

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,244 mi
Last recorded197,244 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 197,244 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 197,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 194,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Offside Front Upper marker lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2022 192,979 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 189,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 179,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 177,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 171,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 169,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 168,536 miles

Beam Deflectors fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,710 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 164,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H13 VEL is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H13 VEL, 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 H13 VEL registered?

H13 VEL is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is H13 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 VEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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