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B16 SKN

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

205,159 mi
Last recorded205,159 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 205,159 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 205,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 200,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 200,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 197,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 191,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 188,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 22 Apr 2021 188,486 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2020 185,754 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 185,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 184,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 183,786 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 181,717 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 180,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 179,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 178,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 178,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/Rear hand brake cable centre bracket corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 177,236 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 177,236 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 175,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 170,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 165,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 160,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 155,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 148,904 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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B16 SKN is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B16 SKN, 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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B16 SKN is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 1990.

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The MOT history for B16 SKN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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