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496 CRX

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 CRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,266 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance reading low

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,494 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central and rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,178 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 102,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,173 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,180 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 100,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 54,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

unable to check rear seat belts as bench seat folded and items on top

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,194 miles

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2020 40,194 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,725 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2018 27,816 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,091 miles

rear loading bay passenger seats removed prior to test (related seatbelts unchecked)

unven tread wear on nearside front tyre (wear on outer edge of treads)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 20,091 miles

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

rear loading bay passenger seats removed prior to test (related seatbelts unchecked)

unven tread wear on nearside front tyre (wear on outer edge of treads)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 100,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,303 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 100,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 100,265 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 100,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 100,172 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 97,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear arch starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2011 97,995 miles

off side rear arch starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 90,623 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,605 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake 16%

rear brake discs in poor condition

sills covered

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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496 CRX is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 120,762 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 496 CRX, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 496 CRX registered?

496 CRX is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 496 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 CRX 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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