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J17 VJH

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,614 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 79,460 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 79,457 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crash bar support (behind wing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to manifold joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe to manifold joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm/hub ball joint boot heavily deteriorated. *Advise Replacement* (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,700 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,309 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 27 May 2009 42,723 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,423 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 41,423 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,234 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J17 VJH is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J17 VJH, 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 J17 VJH registered?

J17 VJH is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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