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G123 BLK

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,148 mi
Last recorded154,148 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 154,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 154,118 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety burst pipe nearside rear. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 154,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 153,889 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 153,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 153,789 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion

floor and chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 153,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 153,313 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 150,944 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 150,944 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 150,944 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s seat belt stalk cover insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2013 150,944 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 149,354 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Dec 2012 149,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,307 miles

o/s/f upper arm worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 149,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 149,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 149,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 147,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 143,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 140,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 136,231 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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G123 BLK is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G123 BLK, 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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G123 BLK is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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