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F426 UCF

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2107cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,199 mi
Last recorded176,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 UCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,107cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 176,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 175,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 175,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 173,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 173,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 169,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 168,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 166,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in sidewall and tread area but not exposing ply or cord

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in sidewall and tread area but not exposing ply or cord

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front to rear solid (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 163,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 160,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 160,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 158,481 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 158,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 156,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 155,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 154,395 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 154,386 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 150,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 145,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 145,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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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F426 UCF is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,107cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F426 UCF, 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 F426 UCF registered?

F426 UCF is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is F426 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F426 UCF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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