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G117 XUR

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Pink Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 111,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,211 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,210 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,210 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in o/s/f rack end

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in o/s/f rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2012 111,210 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 111,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 111,109 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G117 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Pink with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G117 XUR, 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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G117 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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