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G138 SCK

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,184 mi
Last recorded162,184 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 SCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 162,184 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 161,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 160,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 160,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 159,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 158,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 157,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 156,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 154,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 152,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 152,164 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 149,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

COMMENT corrosion on power-steering pipes.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 147,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 145,583 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 145,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G138 SCK is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G138 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G138 SCK registered?

G138 SCK is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G138 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G138 SCK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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