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HDZ 36

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,427 mi
Last recorded72,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDZ 36
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,311 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear offside front and offside rear wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear offside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,902 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 71,898 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel Arch Corroded and Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,787 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both Batteries Loose in Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,470 miles

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

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

Front nearside and offside chassis legs corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Nearside central inner sill holed but outside of prescribed area

Rear silencer corroded

all suspension bushes slightly perished

underbody corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 71,350 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside backing sill, nearside and offside front chassis outriggers excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and not adversely affecting the braking or steering of the vehicle

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 1 May 2019 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside backing sill, nearside and offside front chassis outriggers excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and not adversely affecting the braking or steering of the vehicle

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 1 May 2018 71,002 miles

Front anti roll bars perished

battery secured by cable ties

cv boots perished

underbody

Fail 1 May 2018 71,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti roll bars perished

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

battery secured by cable ties

cv boots perished

underbody

Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray corroded

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

slight corrosion on underbody

under trays fitted obscuring the view of items

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,374 miles

engine covers blocking view

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,086 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 64,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,547 miles

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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HDZ 36 is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HDZ 36, 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 HDZ 36 registered?

HDZ 36 is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is HDZ 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDZ 36 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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