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A1 OFR

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,902 mi
Last recorded193,902 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 193,902 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 193,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 192,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 192,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 191,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 191,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 191,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 190,776 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 190,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 186,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 186,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 182,644 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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A1 OFR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 OFR, 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.

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What year was A1 OFR registered?

A1 OFR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is A1 OFR safe to buy?

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