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G145 ELB

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Not stated Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 ELB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourNot stated
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,692 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2010 103,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,342 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,686 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 100,682 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 93,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 88,223 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 88,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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G145 ELB is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Not stated with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G145 ELB, 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 G145 ELB registered?

G145 ELB is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G145 ELB safe to buy?

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