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G131 XUR

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,485 mi
Last recorded112,485 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 112,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 110,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 110,371 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion outside prescribed area rear corner

Pass 17 Apr 2023 108,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear corrosion outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 108,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,949 miles

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

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

exhaust tip missing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,062 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 106,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords torn/split from perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Seat belt locking mechanism cover missing.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,020 miles

Nearside Front seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

Offside Front coolant hose rubbing against steering column flexible coupling

Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,006 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

Offside Front coolant hose rubbing against steering column flexible coupling

Pass 13 May 2016 90,789 miles

nsf tyre cuts in sidewall,but not down to cords.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,114 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf and nsf tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Fail 30 May 2013 83,449 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)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf and nsf tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 28 May 2010 82,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 82,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 82,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 80,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 77,159 miles

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

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

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

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 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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G131 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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