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G121 WNF

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,004 mi
Last recorded143,004 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 WNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 143,004 miles

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

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

front track control bushes perishing but not moving excessively

Pass 23 Apr 2025 142,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 140,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,706 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 137,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 136,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 133,052 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,008 miles

all rear brake pipes light corossion

front chassis slightly corroded

front suspension arms slight corrossion

general corrosion to rear chassis

rear suspension components slight corrossion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 6 May 2016 126,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2015 124,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 121,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 119,227 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 108,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,055 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,345 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 12,345 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 96,826 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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G121 WNF is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc 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 G121 WNF, 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 G121 WNF registered?

G121 WNF is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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