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ADC 896A

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,406 mi
Last recorded47,406 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 896A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 44,891 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,072 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

water hose just rubbing on steering shaft uj

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,481 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 37,481 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,232 miles

Rear number plate, cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,240 miles

o/s/f brake hose ferril corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 25,539 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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ADC 896A is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ADC 896A, 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 ADC 896A?

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What year was ADC 896A registered?

ADC 896A is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is ADC 896A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 896A shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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