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G131 SCK

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 SCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,540 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under van various

Fail 22 May 2026 117,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under van various

Pass 21 Apr 2025 116,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,092 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light was not working

washer bottle leaking when filling up so not fully filled

Fail 8 Jul 2019 109,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light was not working

washer bottle leaking when filling up so not fully filled

Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,346 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 107,346 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,218 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 106,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,177 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

offside front tyre outer side wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

spare tyre outer edge worn

steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2013 105,177 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

offside front tyre outer side wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

spare tyre outer edge worn

steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2012 104,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 95,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 87,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 82,825 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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G131 SCK is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G131 SCK, 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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G131 SCK is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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