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G97 PUB

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

247,430 mi
Last recorded247,430 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 PUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 247,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 247,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe at offside front suspension arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 244,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 244,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner engine wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 239,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 228,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 223,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 223,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 223,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 217,640 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 217,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 213,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 208,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clean and grease brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2009 208,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clean and grease brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2008 204,895 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 204,895 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 197,665 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 197,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 188,592 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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G97 PUB is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 134,431 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 G97 PUB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G97 PUB is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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