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C3 VWT

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,630 mi
Last recorded55,630 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,630 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,106 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2023 53,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 51,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,547 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,060 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,889 miles

all 4 tyre valves are perished

Pass 12 May 2017 46,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 46,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,696 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)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,686 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,637 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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C3 VWT is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C3 VWT, 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

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What year was C3 VWT registered?

C3 VWT is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is C3 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 VWT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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