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G135 XUR

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,447 mi
Last recorded110,447 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s lower body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch master damp

Fail 25 Apr 2024 110,380 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 109,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,177 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR SUSPENSION ARMS AND ATTACHMENT AREAS NOT VERY RUSTY. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 102,978 miles

EXHAUST QUITE RUSTY IN PLACES

REAR INNER SUPPORT SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

VERY OLD OSF TYRE (YR2000) QUITE PERISHED.

Pass 18 May 2017 100,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 97,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,148 miles

1. RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF SUSPENSION AND INNER SILLS TO COMPLIMENT RECENT BODYWORK REPAIRS.

2. STEERING COUPLING SLIGHTLY DETERIORIATED

Fail 6 Mar 2014 95,287 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine dripped coolant at one point of test.

slight perishing of steering u/j

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,287 miles

engine dripped coolant at one point of test.

slight perishing of steering u/j

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,913 miles

1. OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNED BY HAND.

2. OFFSIDE OUTER SILL (NON STRUCTURAL) WEAKENED BY CORROSION.

3. CO MIXTURE ON UPPER LIMIT.

SUSPENSION AND OTHER COMPONENTS DRY AND RUSTY.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rubber steering coupling on steering rack deteriorated to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,977 miles

Rear Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,966 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,517 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 87,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 84,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G135 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G135 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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G135 XUR is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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