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G123 XUR

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 120,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 119,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre has perish

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has perish

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 112,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 112,773 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 110,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS Mirror glass is missing

NS Mirror is insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS Mirror glass is missing

NS Mirror is insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 106,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks to near side rear tyre wall. pass and advice.

Fail 8 May 2013 106,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cracks to near side rear tyre wall. pass and advice.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,313 miles

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

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

water in off side light unit

Fail 31 May 2012 101,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

water in off side light unit

Pass 18 May 2011 98,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking and perished

corrosion to offside front door step

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed within 30cm of towbar mounts but not seriously affecting stregnth

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 18 May 2011 98,803 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking and perished

corrosion to offside front door step

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed within 30cm of towbar mounts but not seriously affecting stregnth

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 96,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 96,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 93,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 93,702 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 85,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 85,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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What year was G123 XUR registered?

G123 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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