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A123 UGO

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

224,916 mi
Last recorded224,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 UGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 224,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 221,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 219,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 218,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 217,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 216,108 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 214,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 213,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 212,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 209,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 207,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 204,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 202,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 127,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 124,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 124,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 124,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 124,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 124,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 122,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 122,169 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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A123 UGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A123 UGO, 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

How do I check the history of A123 UGO?

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What year was A123 UGO registered?

A123 UGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A123 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A123 UGO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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