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J14 CRM

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,306 mi
Last recorded170,306 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 CRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 170,306 miles

Both front inner wheel arches severely corroded

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

Front Bumper slightly loose

Rear bumper slightly lose

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 26 Jun 2020 170,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security close to excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Bumper slightly loose

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (scuttle panel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both, front arches have holes in them (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front corrosion by door hinges. Both

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sliding door, sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around door sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front indicator pale

Nearside Inner sills corroded, front to rear

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around door sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner sill has a small hole

Offside Inner sills corroded, front to rear

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch has holes in them (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Rear Bumper slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2017 169,279 miles

corrosion to rear parts of chassis

front inner arches corroded and holed but not with in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2015 165,278 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to both front inner wings, both sills and exhaust system

nearside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 160,308 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both front parts of chassis and inner wings but not within a pescribed area

corrosion to floor pan and rear pannel

corrosion to nearside sill but not within a pescribed area

offside rear light unit damaged

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2014 160,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to both front parts of chassis and inner wings but not within a pescribed area

corrosion to floor pan and rear pannel

corrosion to nearside sill but not within a pescribed area

offside rear light unit damaged

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 May 2013 151,810 miles

both front inner wings corroded and holed but not within 30cms of prescribed area

both outer/undersills corroded holed but not within 30cms of prescribed area

offside doorstep corroded and holed but not within 30cms of prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2013 151,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wings corroded and holed but not within 30cms of prescribed area

both outer/undersills corroded holed but not within 30cms of prescribed area

offside doorstep corroded and holed but not within 30cms of prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2012 151,635 miles

corrosion in several places but not in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 151,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in several places but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 149,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 146,588 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 146,579 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 215,886 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 215,886 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 209,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 201,414 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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J14 CRM is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 J14 CRM, 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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J14 CRM is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 1994.

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