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G131 COY

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

309,704 mi
Last recorded309,704 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 COY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 309,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 309,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 309,500 miles

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

corrosion to lower "b" posts and O/S front floor

Fail 11 Mar 2021 309,496 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working other position lamps working with ignition on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to lower "b" posts and O/S front floor

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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G131 COY is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G131 COY, 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 G131 COY registered?

G131 COY is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G131 COY safe to buy?

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