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B9 UEA

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,316 mi
Last recorded134,316 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 UEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 132,044 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 131,572 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,787 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion near engine mount

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion near engine mount

most rearward seat base loose

Fail 4 Mar 2022 130,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Passenger's seat insecure rear seat moves side to side (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear corrosion near engine mount

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion near engine mount

most rearward seat base loose

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,531 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,784 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 128,569 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,006 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cracks in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Offside rear and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,001 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure Handbrake (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cracks in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Offside rear and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,865 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cracks in outer edge of nearside front tyre.

Exhaust emissions close to limit.

Nearside track rod ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Offside rear and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,656 miles

All brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,298 miles

Both Front Brako Back Plates Rusting

Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Both Front Suspension Lower Arms Rusting

Exhaust System Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,298 miles

Both Front Brako Back Plates Rusting

Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Both Front Suspension Lower Arms Rusting

Exhaust System Rusting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front brake disc backplate corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,552 miles

All brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings contain slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Co close to limit (3.15% max 3.50%)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

slight dampness around rear brake back plates

Fail 20 Sep 2011 110,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Co close to limit (3.15% max 3.50%)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

slight dampness around rear brake back plates

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,104 miles

co high

corrosion to brake pipes and brake hose ferrulls

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brakes noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2009 110,089 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

foot brake travel long

fuel tank stained

idle speed fluctuating

parking brake travel long

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 3 Nov 2008 168,398 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 168,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

offside washer poor

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 23 Nov 2007 162,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear bumper cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2006 160,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the throttle pedal is coming away from the floor

Pass 9 Nov 2005 160,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corrodied

Fail 8 Nov 2005 160,345 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly corrodied

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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B9 UEA is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B9 UEA, 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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B9 UEA is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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