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G130 XUR

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,507 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 126,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 126,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 119,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 119,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre main at front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch from under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rearmost arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch by chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rearmost arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan had hole cut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 3 at front by tri splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower foremost wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

play in rear seat backs but secure

Pass 27 Jun 2019 116,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 116,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill + arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to nsf flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes to 3 way t peice on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill +arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 113,616 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 111,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,280 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 109,097 miles

headlamp mainbeam lamp brocken.

passenger side front seatbelt stalk brocken.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

headlamp mainbeam lamp brocken.

passenger side front seatbelt stalk brocken.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,433 miles

nearside main beam lamp glass cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 108,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside main beam lamp glass cracked

slight corrosion around offside front jacking point

slight corrosion on some metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,493 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 99,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,943 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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G130 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc 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 G130 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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G130 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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